Accounting Consultant

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Accounting Consultant - Columbia, MD

Our client, a government contractor in Columbia, MD, is seeking an experienced Accounting Consultant to lead a critical accounting cleanup and year-end close project. This role will be responsible for bringing accounting records up to date, completing financial close activities, reviewing historical financial data, and helping establish accurate reporting processes moving forward.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting professional with strong experience in year-end close, financial statement preparation and review, account reconciliations, and Quick Books. CPA credentials are preferred, but candidates with equivalent high-level accounting experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Consultant:

• The Accounting Consultant will lead the completion of 2024 and 2025 month-end and year-end close processes
• Review, research, and reconcile outstanding accounting transactions and discrepancies
• Clean up historical accounting records and resolve bookkeeping backlogs
• Prepare and review financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and supporting schedules
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and overall accounting activity for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare journal entries and supporting reconciliations
• Analyze general ledger activity and identify correcting entries where necessary
• Review previously closed accounting periods and recommend adjustments as needed
• Assist with audit preparation and ensure financial records are organized and properly documented
• Provide guidance and recommendations to improve accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes
• Partner closely with leadership to transfer knowledge and support ongoing accounting operations

Qualifications for the Accounting Consultant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • CPA or MBA strongly preferred, but not required
• 5+ years' accounting experience;
  Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior-level accounting experience preferred
• Quick Books knowledge and strong Excel skills required
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and identify issues with no internal accounting support
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Background:

• Experience cleaning up accounting backlogs and correcting historical accounting records
• Experience reviewing and improving accounting processes and controls
• Ability to work through complex reconciliations and reporting deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Consulting, interim accounting, or project-based accounting experience is a plus

Location: Columbia, MD (100% On-Site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Compensation: $120,000-$137,000 depending on credentials and experience

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