Senior Associate, GASB & Government Accounting Advisory

Cherry Bekaert; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services to deliver accounting advisory engagements for state and local governments, higher education institutions, and not-for-profits. You will tackle GASB implementation, financial reporting challenges, and value creation initiatives to drive performance improvements.

You will support complex close processes, ACFR drafting/review, and data-driven problem solving while collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in public accounting, public sector, or related external audit/consulting roles.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB).
• Prior experience with GASB, AICPA, and Yellow Book standards is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accounting advisory engagements for government, higher education, and not-for-profit clients.
• Support clients with GASB implementation and application issues (GASB 68, 75, 87, 96).
• Assist with ACFR drafting or review and financial statement close processes.
• Perform data analysis, roll-forwards, and journal entry review.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather insights and validate assumptions.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Audit/consulting standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services to deliver accounting advisory engagements for state and local governments, higher education institutions, and not-for-profits. You will tackle GASB implementation, financial reporting challenges, and value creation initiatives to drive performance improvements.

You will support complex close processes, ACFR drafting/review, and data-driven problem solving while collaborating with clients and stakeholders.