Remote Senior Accounting Consultant for GAAP, Close & Audit

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant to support a corporate, private equity-backed organization in a remote contract role. You will own key accounting functions and drive accurate, timely financial reporting.

You will close monthly/quarterly/year-end, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, support audits, and help strengthen internal controls while partnering with finance leadership on initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive accounting experience within a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting system skills.
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP implementations, M&A integration, or finance transformation initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reporting.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and general ledger matters.
• Support external audit requests and preparation of audit schedules.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and close efficiency.
• Partner with finance leadership on accounting initiatives and special projects.
• Support system implementations, integrations, accounting cleanup, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

US GAAP

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant to support a corporate, private equity-backed organization in a remote contract role. You will own key accounting functions and drive accurate, timely financial reporting.

You will close monthly/quarterly/year-end, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, support audits, and help strengthen internal controls while partnering with finance leadership on initiatives and process improvements.