Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

CohnReznick; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Parental leave

Learning & development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Technical Accounting team within the CFO Advisory practice. This remote role supports firms from startups to middle-market with accounting and financial reporting needs.

The candidate will oversee accounting operations, support audits, ensure GAAP compliance, and help document business processes. Flexible hours and Total Rewards included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CMA or CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting/finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting operations including AP/AR processing and reconciliation.
• Prepare month-end and year-end closes; maintain general ledger.
• Support internal and external audits for compliance.
• Ensure accuracy of accounting tasks and propose efficiency improvements.
• Review and modify accounting systems and procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Hands-on accounting

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CMA or CPA certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Technical Accounting team in our CFO Advisory practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

The group works with the office of the CFO function from startups to middle market to upper middle market companies. We help CFOs navigate strategic, operational, and accounting challenges. We regularly assist them in preparing for a public or a private transaction and work closely with the M&A group in providing pre and post-transaction support. Come and join us in our journey to helping other finance and accounting executives conceptualize and develop the finance and accounting infrastructure to scale for success.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions: Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements maintaining general ledger and prepare month-end closes as well as year-end closes
• Help to direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks; suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending; Produce error-free accounting reports and present results
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget; verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivables
• Assist with Tax audits and tax returns; direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies; strengthen internal controls

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; Relevant certification (CMA or CPA) is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and finance functions and processes
• SAP experience preferred
• In Depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles); understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes such as cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll and benefits
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact in a highly professional manner at all levels
• Strong desire and proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll and benefits
• Highly driven and self‑motivated to work as required, with a hands‑on approach to ensure deliverables are produced on time with high quality
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills as well as aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• Ability to work flexible hours in support of the business

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

“CohnReznick” is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

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