Senior Accounting Consultant

Davita Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accounting sector seeks a highly skilled Senior Accounting Consultant for a dynamic role. The position involves maintaining financial records, overseeing general ledger accuracy, managing complex reconciliations, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a thorough understanding of accounting standards, with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to significant operational processes.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proficiency in general ledger management and reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage the month-end close process timely and accurately.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or advanced certification

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accounting Consultant

Homewood, AL HYBRID
$40-50/H

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounting Consultant to join a fast-paced, dynamic organization on a project basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Perform complex, high-volume account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications.
• Manage and lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciliations as required.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy across accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA or advanced certification strongly preferred).
• A minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with expertise in general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Our consultants have access to our benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401K options, as well as our extensive network of resources, including professional development, holiday and bonus opportunities, and more.

This is an interim/contract position, yielding 40 hours/week

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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