PE-Ready Operational & Technical Accounting Associate

Accordion; New York, Dallas (NY, TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accordion is looking for an Associate in Operational & Technical Accounting to provide financial consulting to private-equity-backed companies. The role involves a variety of tasks, including shorting close cycles, supporting audits, and designing finance functions. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in public accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and strong knowledge of US GAAP. This hybrid position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $130,000 USD annually, with additional benefits and bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting or operations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with deep technical understanding.
• Experience with audit readiness and controllership support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shortening a 45-day close cycle through assessments.
• Support cash-basis companies in their first-year audit.
• Consolidate stand-alone businesses into a unified finance function.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Technical accounting advisory

Strong communication skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA

Job description

Accordion is looking for an Associate in Operational & Technical Accounting to provide financial consulting to private-equity-backed companies. The role involves a variety of tasks, including shorting close cycles, supporting audits, and designing finance functions. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in public accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and strong knowledge of US GAAP. This hybrid position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $130,000 USD annually, with additional benefits and bonus.