Associate - CFO Advisory

Job Summary    The CFO Advisory Team at Cherry Bekaert is growing and we are looking for talented individuals to be a part of it. As a member of the Accounting Advisory team, you will help clients protect and enhance the value of their organizations by leveraging their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk, and define sustainable operations.

What your days look like:
We support the performance of Accounting Advisory engagements by delivering timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting support, including implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations and financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand accounting support. A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around solving a clients accounting and financial reporting challenges from implementation of new standards, staffing, or event-driving needs.

As a Staff Associate, you will be responsible for:
Performing specific engagement activities under the supervision of a more senior team member
Participating in discussions with clients
Assisting with drafting deliverables

Types of projects you can expect:
Implementation of new accounting standards, including FASB ASU 2016-14, GASB 101 and GASB 103
Bank account and other subsidiary ledger reconciliation
Financial statement close processes
Drafting Annual Financial Reports
Accounting problem solving
Financial data manipulation
Internal control and best practice evaluation
Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information

What you need for this role:
Minimum 1+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or not-for-profit environment performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems
Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, FASB, AICPA)
Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
Interest in serving Not-for-Profit & Government (State & Local) clients
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time if needed