Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cherry Bekaert is seeking an experienced consultant to support client engagements with public entities. The role involves accounting cleanup efforts, audit readiness, and serving as a liaison for external auditors.
Responsibilities
- Assist with audit readiness for state, county, local city, or school district entities
- Assist with clean‑up of balance sheet accounts, historical reconciliations, and accounting backlogs
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and advisors
- GASB compliance
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience
- Experience working with state, county, local city, or school district entities
- Previous experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller in the target public entities
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GASB standards, and core accounting principles
- Experience supporting month‑end close, financial reporting, and audits
- Ability to operate independently in ambiguous or evolving environments
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience in project‑based, interim, or advisory consulting roles
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