Senior Accountant

This role is a CS Everywhere - Hybrid Work from Home and Office setup with unlimited access to Cloudstaff Offices when you need it.

CS Everywhere includes Fiber Internet, Backup Internet, UPS, PC/Laptop. Ability to use the office when there are Internet or power issues or when client requires to be onsite. Pop in and have a coffee with teammates.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Accountant for our client within their Client Advisory Services (CAS) department. This department is tasked with ensuring client deliverables are completed timely and meet the company's quality standards. This role involves close collaboration with the team to ensure timely delivery of collective output to clients. The responsibilities include reviewing Financial Statements, preparing complex financials, planning team tasks, conducting reviews, implementing best practices, onboarding clients, and more.

• Reconcile major balance sheet accounts, including preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with work scope, and prepare financial statements for client delivery.
• Implement and manage Sage Intacct, QBO, and other of the client's standard tech stack for onboarding clients includes the creation of account, working on the standard configurations.
• Establishing the Integrations between the accounting applications (Quick Books, Sage Intacct, Xero), AP applications ), and other Expense management applications (Expensify, Nexonia).
• Maintenance of integrations, configurations, and troubleshoot sync errors.
• Working knowledge in QuickBooks desktop is a plus.
• Conduct historical data migration including creation of masters (Customers, Vendors, COA, other dimensions), preparation of the Trial Balance import files, transactions import files, related validations after import.
• Manage open accounts payable/receivable and checking accounts with precision.
• Develop and maintain insightful dashboards, providing key metrics at a glance in various applications.
• Handle Console Management, including the creation of users and maintenance of system security.
• Handle payroll integrations with various platforms not limited to applications such as ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Paylocity, Square, and Trient.
• Training of the applications to the new Joiners.
• Creation and Updating the Process Documentations.
• To support the Construction and Real Estate industry

Role Expectations

• Work on the assigned client or organizational audit/accounting work to produce the expected result in timely manner.
• Have regular interactions with the clients, seniors, and other office counter parts to collaborate on multiple tasks.
• Communicate work plan status and issues for both client and Senior Specialists.
• Coach and guide the team members on the new release notes, new features of various applications.
• Meet the communication and documentation standards to produce the expected and related work.
• Participate in improving the processes, practices, tools & systems.
• Collaborate with other team members to assist them with the deliverables or dependencies.
• Close check on team dynamics, disciplines, and focus.
• Associate engagement on issue resolutions, applying Mindset tools, proactive coaching, mentoring, etc.
• Involvement in firm leadership initiatives, problem solving, solutioning, etc.
• Skill development and leadership development.
• Preparation of Financial statements in accordance with the procedures and standards established in the practice.
• Review of financial statements prepared by the staff accountants.
• Take up complex CAS related work that is in line with the expectation of the role.
• Follow and demonstrate the company culture.
• Meet the quality, timeline and other standards and processes established by the practice.

Qualification and requirements:

• Should have a sound knowledge of software tools and systems
• Active communicator and a great team player
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to Analyze data and recommend solutions
• Ability to identify, address and resolve client concerns
• Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling to meet workflow demands
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality, personal objectivity, and professional skepticism
• Openness to travel - Occasional overnight travel may be required, and overseas travel will likely be required for approximately one week each year

Non-negotiable skills & requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CA / CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or any other equivalent degree.
• or Intacct certification is preferred but not required at the time of interview
• At least 4 to 7 years of job-related experience in the public accounting field with an emphasis on U.S. GAAP accounting
• Prior experience in the Construction and Real Estate industry is a plus.
• Previous experience in US accounting roles at an accounting firm and BPO is also preferred, with a focus on financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint and Outlook and software applications: depreciation, document management systems and one or more accounting packages such as ,QBO, Intacct, MIP Abila, and Business Central, etc.
• Should have a sound knowledge of software tools and systems
• Active communicator and a great team player
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to Analyze data and recommend solutions
• Ability to identify, address and resolve client concerns
• Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling to meet workflow demands
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality, personal objectivity, and professional skepticism
• Openness to travel - Occasional overnight travel may be required, and overseas travel will likely be required for approximately one week each year

Technology skills and Competencies:

• Advanced skills in Excel formulas including Array Functions.
• Basic knowledge of Power BI and other Microsoft tools like Power Automate, MS Forms, Visio.

Benefits and perks:

• ALE Club: Accountants Leading Evolution, be part of a community of accountants within Cloudstaff that serves as a platform to connect with their colleagues
• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• Exclusive partnership with the IPA to offer a professional CPD pathway
• Exclusive partnerships that offer Cloudstaff accountants additional training sessions
• Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency and sick leaves
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• International career growth and connections
• Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays
• Membership with PICPA
• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• Quarterly perks boxes for WFH staff, offering groceries and snacks to keep you fueled
• Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes
• Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection