Pierce, Monroe & Associates LLC · 10 hours ago
Senior Financial Consultant - Contractual
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelPierce, Monroe & Associates LLC is seeking a Senior Financial Consultant. The role involves planning and directing financial activities, supporting audit processes, and assisting in financial decision-making through data analysis.
ConsultingFinanceInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the work activities for the work area
Participate in finance system implementation projects
Perform general accounting activities in the general ledger
Reviews, approves and post journal entries
Prepare various Prepared by Client Schedules (PBC) s during Audit period
Assist with preparation of various PBCs for auditors and with annual audit and closing process
Support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data
Work with internal and external auditors in their execution of internal control and financial statement audits
Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
Assist in drafting and maintenance of accounting and finance policies
Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors in their execution of internal control and financial statement audits
Research technical accounting issues and draft memos documenting accounting and disclosure conclusions
Apply accounting principles and guidelines to accounting activities
Retrieve data from financial reporting systems, analyzing accounts and various reports, and making account adjustments
Analyze and interpret financial reports and records to ensure accuracy
Support other special projects or initiatives as needed
Review and document the process flows if necessary
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including email, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Internet browser software, with extensive experience in Microsoft Excel
Advanced knowledge of standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, and generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP), accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations
Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives
Ability to think critically and flexibly respond to changing requirements
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, directors, program, and support staff in a government environment
Proven ability to communicate well verbally and in writing to many teams to effectively compile, monitor and report financial information
Strong cultural competency with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction
Excellent time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment and complete projects within short timelines
Knowledge of the principles of economic and public finances and financial management
Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, with an ability to consolidate multiple sources of information/analyses
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major course of work in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, economics, or a closely related field. Such education must include at least twenty-four (24) semester (36 terms) credits in coursework of accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, economics, or a closely related field
Preferred
Experience working with State and Local Governments
Benefits
Flexible work from home options available.
Company
Pierce, Monroe & Associates LLC
Pierce, Monroe & Associates, LLC specializes in financial, management and information technology consulting.
Founded in 1985
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase