Senior Accountant, BPO Practice & Client Engagement Lead

Citrin Cooperman; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Senior Accountant in a role focused on planning and supervising engagements for external clients. The candidate will gain a working knowledge of clients' businesses and review workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.

The position emphasizes balance sheet analysis, cash posting and reconciliations, internal controls, and ongoing professional development of staff, with opportunities to mentor junior team members and manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–4 years experience as senior accountant in a BPO or external accounting service provider.
• Advanced computer skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with emphasis on Excel.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Excellent project management, interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Supervise a number of engagements simultaneously.
• Possess an ability to multitask and complete engagements within time constraints and deadlines.
• Highly motivated self-starter and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise assigned engagements
• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business
• Review all workpapers
• Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness, including note disclosures
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and prepare reconciliations
• Perform daily posting of cash transactions and ensure cash reconciliations are timely
• Perform periodic internal audits on specific activity to ensure compliance with internal controls
• Research and facilitate the resolution of issues arising during engagements
• Interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Active involvement in professional development of staff
• Prepare staff evaluations

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Client service orientation

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Senior Accountant in a role focused on planning and supervising engagements for external clients. The candidate will gain a working knowledge of clients' businesses and review workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.

The position emphasizes balance sheet analysis, cash posting and reconciliations, internal controls, and ongoing professional development of staff, with opportunities to mentor junior team members and manage multiple