Senior Accounting Consultant

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

Remote | $50–$100/hour Depending on Experience | Contract

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant to support a corporate, private equity-backed organization. This remote consulting opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly integrate into an established finance team, take ownership of key accounting functions, and help drive accurate, timely financial reporting.

Key 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

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
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and effectively partner with cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience within a private equity-backed, high-growth, or evolving corporate environment preferred
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with ERP implementations, M&A integration, or finance transformation initiatives is a plus

About Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing connects experienced professionals with organizations seeking specialized talent across accounting, finance, and other critical business functions. Our opportunities range from project-based and interim consulting engagements to direct-hire positions.