Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., and they are seeking a Senior Accountant for their Finance & Accounting Outsourcing team. The role involves executing day-to-day transactional accounting operations for clients, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, and supporting month-end close activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, and code Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions daily, ensuring payments and receipts are timely and accurate
- Enter, download, and properly code credit card transactions, vendor bills, and miscellaneous invoices
- Manage purchase order workflow and ensure proper approval routing and GL coding
- Monitor, investigate, and resolve blocked or exception invoices
- Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance notes, and supporting schedules
- Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations
- Assist in reviewing the general ledger for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification
- Identify trends and insights through KPI tracking, benchmarking, and variance analysis
- Support the development, refinement, and implementation of standardized processes, workflow enhancements, and data integrity tools
- Help maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policies
- Participate in onboarding clients into various ERP and cloud‑based accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online)
- Follow established client service delivery procedures and contribute to consistent, high‑quality financial operations
- Provide responsive, professional communication to internal stakeholders and external clients as needed
- Additional responsibilities include participation in internal initiatives as needed
Skills
- 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑client environment
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply evolving accounting technologies and tools
- Experience in processing AP, AR, payroll transactions, and general bookkeeping
- Strong analytical abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Strong ability to communicate with both external and internal stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Experience serving clients with $1M–$50M in annual revenue required
- Exposure to larger, more complex organizations
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Disability and life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
- Other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection
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