Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will join a growing team that currently provides accounting and compliance services to 200+ early-stage companies. A successful Senior Accountant will collaborate with clients and team members to provide excellent accounting and compliance services that add value. Driven by a focus on excellence, Eva Garland Consulting has earned a national reputation for being a trusted and reliable business partner that enables early-stage companies to focus on growing their innovations. The position reports to a Senior Accounting Manager and oversees the work of Staff Accountants.

This is a full-time, on-site position requiring attendance in our Raleigh, NC office five days per week. No relocation assistance is available.

Specific Job Duties

• Manage a portfolio of Accounting and Compliance engagements.
• Provide expertise in both GAAP accounting and grant accounting standards.
• Provide full-service accounting support for small and medium-sized businesses.
• Review journal entries and financial reports prepared by Staff Accountants.
• Prepare depreciation schedules, accrued revenue, journal entries, and other schedules.
• Ensure client’s internal controls are implemented correctly and operating as intended.
• Provide monthly financial reports and analysis to clients.
• Support Clients’ government grant accounting reporting needs.
• Lead new clients through the process of establishing a grant accounting compliant chart of accounts and an internal control framework that are in compliance with federal granting agency regulations.
• Guide clients through the process to draw funds from awarding agencies.
• Guide clients in the preparation of their Accounting Policies & Procedures Manuals.
• Support clients through financial statement and regulatory audits.
• Contribute to the development of internal EGC policies and procedures.
• Contribute to educational resources and professional development opportunities to facilitate continual professional growth within the EGC Accounting team.

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of the steps in the monthly accounting cycle.
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Able to convey complex accounting and grant compliance concepts clearly and concisely to clients without an accounting background.
• A focus on excellent client service.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Desire for continuous learning and feedback.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [Preferred]
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting
• Experience in a client-facing accounting role