Accounting Advisory

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

Schneider Downs Accounting Advisory Services practice offers a variety of technical accounting advisory services, as well as outsourced accounting and finance advisory services, for every type of organization from small businesses that have limited resources, to large publicly-traded and privately-held companies who need technical expertise.                    

As an Accounting Advisory Senior, you will join our rapidly growing practice whose clients engage with us to help solve their complex accounting and finance challenges where no two projects will be the same. This requires you to think on your feet and think in unique and creative ways to develop answers to complex issues. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity for someone who will be a key member of this growing practice area.  

Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office. We are also open to individuals working remotely for this opportunity if they are within driving distance from our clients and offices.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Consult with clients on complex accounting and finance issues which may include, but are not limited to, technical accounting issues, financial reporting, operational accounting, buy-side or sell-side accounting assistance and post-merger integration
• Assist in development of detailed project plans to respond to our clients’ unique needs and expectations
• Execute project plans and create client deliverables
• Technical accounting advisory projects require detailed assessment, extensive research, detailed testing procedures, preparation of journal entries, and significant technical writing
• Outsourced accounting advisory projects require assisting clients with day-to-day accounting, month-end close, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, month-end financial statement preparation and other such corporate accounting responsibilities  
• Some additional projects could include Accounting triage and audit preparation projects include cash to accrual conversions, general ledger adjustments for tax return and audit requirements, and implementing technical accounting standards for clients
• Participate in career development activities and technical training of staff
• Develop and sustain relationships with client executives and senior management
• Embrace ways to utilize AI tools to bring efficiencies to project execution
• Assist the management team in identifying areas for standardization for recurring projects

WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related technical discipline
• Minimum of two years of experience, either working in corporate accounting or public accounting roles
• CPA license eligibility
• A proven track record of working on multiple projects simultaneously and delivering excellent client service
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills
• A willingness to learn and experience challenges outside of your comfort zone

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.

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