Proposal Coordinator

EisnerAmper LLP; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Culture of teamwork

Job summary

EisnerAmper LLP, a leading accounting firm, seeks a candidate for a proposal development role in Niagara Falls. The successful applicant will have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple proposals effectively.

The role requires collaboration with various internal teams to draft and finalize RFP responses and proposal documents. The ideal candidate holds a related bachelor's degree and has experience in proposal development, particularly using software and AI tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proposal experience in government and/or advisory roles.
• Experience with AI in the proposal process.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute proposal documents and RFP responses.
• Draft and edit proposal responses based on client insight.
• Collaborate with internal teams on proposal themes.

Skills

Business Writing/AP style

Proposal Software (Qvidian, Templafy)

MS Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of marketing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field

Job description

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards
  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

What Work You Will Be Responsible For

On a daily basis, the role will involve (but is not limited to):

• Planning, strategizing, and executing proposal documents and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses for prospects and clients
• Experience incorporating the latest technologies, inclusive of AI, to enhance the proposal process (Claude, ChatGPT) and increase efficiency
• Drafting proposal responses based on insight from prospect meetings and RFP requirements
• Collaborating with internal team members on proposal win themes
• Editing and compiling the final proposal documents and preparing for submission, delivery, and tracking
• Organizing and maintaining critical databases of proposal content, including firm statistical details, services, industry experience, case studies, and other related data
• Working closely with operations, technical, and service area subject matter experts to gather information required for proposal development
• Translating and communicating technical material and concepts into content that is accessible for audiences with mixed levels of expertise
• Developing prospect meeting presentations, booklets, and other marketing collateral
• Recording proposals in process in the proposals pipeline once issued
• Communicating with supervisor any obstacles or items of concern

A Successful Candidate For This Position

• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties
• Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional and cooperative manner
• Is able to multi-task, project manage, and adhere to strict deadlines
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
• Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization
• Supports and contributes to other departmental areas, as needed
• Performs other services as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, accounting, business administration, or related field required
• 2+ years of proposal experience (RFP Government and/or Advisory experience preferred)
• Knowledge and experience using proposal software (Qvidian, Templafy, Storydoc)
• Experience with AI in the proposal process

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Strong Business Writing/AP style preferred
• Professional services experience a plus
• Extensive experience with MS Office 365, particularly Word and PowerPoint required. Other marketing computer software and online applications a plus.
• Prior proposal experience preferred. Experience responding to Government proposals a plus.
• Good understanding of marketing principles, sales philosophy, and the accounting industry
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Minimal travel

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Location

Iselin