Interim & Fractional Senior Staff Accountant Consultants

Fahrenheit Advisors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Virginia is searching for a Senior Staff Accountant consultant to provide hands-on accounting support. You will engage in project-based work, supporting clients through close processes and financial reporting while collaborating with a strong team. Required qualifications include 5-7 years of experience, knowledge of GAAP, and proficiency in accounting systems. This role offers flexible models and the chance to grow your consulting career, emphasizing delivery over sales pressure.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience supporting close processes in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to support multiple clients or engagements over time.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Fahrenheit Advisors is seeking experienced Senior Staff Accountant consultants for project‑based interim and fractional engagements. This role is designed for consultants with strong accounting fundamentals who want sustained consulting work and the opportunity to support clients during periods of transition, growth, or change, while focusing on delivery rather than business development. You’ll provide hands‑on accounting support within client environments, backed by Fahrenheit’s sales, engagement management, and national consulting team.

This opportunity is designed for professionals who see consulting as a long‑term career path and value partnering with a firm that actively supports their growth, development, and success as consultants.

Consulting Without the Sales Pressure: Focus on executing and supporting client work, Fahrenheit manages business development

Flexible Engagement Models: Project‑based interim and fractional opportunities

Broad Client Exposure: Work across multiple industries, systems, and accounting environments

Strong Team Support: Collaborate with experienced accounting and finance consultants

Professional Development: Continue building technical skills and consulting experience

What You’ll Do:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Record, review, and properly classify financial transactions
• Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis
• Support cash reporting and account activity tracking
• Help document and improve accounting processes and procedures
• Perform analytical reviews to identify discrepancies or trends
• Assist with audit, tax, and regulatory support
• Support accounting integrations related to system changes or acquisitions
• Escalate process gaps or control issues with recommended improvements

What We’re Looking For:

• 5–7 years of hands‑on accounting experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
• Experience supporting close processes in fast‑paced environments
• Interest in consulting as a long‑term career, not short‑term or supplemental work
• Ability to support multiple clients or engagements over time
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive work style
• Ability to work on‑site with clients as needed

How Our Interim & Fractional Work Typically Looks:

At Fahrenheit Advisors, interim and fractional consulting are both project‑based and aligned to specific client needs where consultants are engaged to support execution and delivery, integrate with client teams, and provide hands‑on accounting support.

• Interim engagements typically involve providing full‑time or near‑full‑time accounting support for a defined period, helping clients maintain continuity during staff gaps, system implementations, acquisitions, or peak workload periods.
• Fractional engagements involve providing ongoing, part‑time accounting support over a longer period, allowing clients to access experienced accounting resources without adding full‑time headcount. These engagements often include recurring close support, transaction processing, reconciliations, and process improvement work.

Fahrenheit Advisors is a dynamic business consulting and advisory firm that provides tailored solutions to emerging growth and middle‑market companies. We specialize in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Executive Search delivering interim, fractional, and project‑based consulting resources. We help organizations navigate their most complex challenges and achieve sustainable success. We leverage the deep expertise of our national team to deliver practical, results‑driven strategies

Ready to grow your consulting career?

Whether you’re an experienced Staff Accountant looking to transition into consulting or an established consultant seeking a strong platform, we’d love to connect.

Visit www.fahrenheitadvisors.com to learn more about our company, meet our team, and explore our work.