Remote Senior Accounting Consultant - Close, GAAP Expert

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Senior Accounting Consultant to support a private equity-backed organization in a remote capacity. The role emphasizes owning key accounting functions and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities include leading close processes, preparing journal entries, and strengthening internal controls while partnering with finance leadership on process improvements and system initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with month-end close, GL, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining internal controls.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and schedules.
• Assist with financial statements and management reporting analyses.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and GL matters.
• Support external audit requests and audit schedules.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and close efficiency.
• Partner with finance leadership on accounting initiatives and special projects.
• Support system implementations and accounting cleanups.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel & ERP systems

Independent work

Audit support

Public accounting/CPA experiencia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Senior Accounting Consultant to support a private equity-backed organization in a remote capacity. The role emphasizes owning key accounting functions and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities include leading close processes, preparing journal entries, and strengthening internal controls while partnering with finance leadership on process improvements and system initiatives.