Senior Accountant (Consulting)

DescriptionJohn Kasperek Co., Inc. seeks an energetic Senior Accountant to work in a fast-paced, agile environment. The Senior Accountant will provide timely, high quality client consulting services to meet their wide range of needs. The Senior Accountant will deliver disciplined internal controls guidance to clients to reduce fraud risk, as well as assisting with grant compliance, budget analysis, customized reporting to Boards and Committees, and much more.DutiesThe Senior Accountant must have a minimum 3 years of experience working in a governmental accounting capacity and will perform the following duties:Develop an understanding of the client's needs and expectationsDevelop sufficient technical knowledge to perform consulting tasks specific to the client and work independently as neededLead Associates through the consulting process, including bookkeeping, payroll, internal controls, budgeting, and coordinating related deliverables with external auditors Provide basic accounting, bookkeeping, and operational support to clients, including traveling to client sites within a 20-mile radius of the office as needed Review substantive and analytical procedures in assigned areasFacilitate field work and monitor and report job time budgetEstablish relationships and open lines of communication with clients to ensure proper coordinationAnticipate and address client concerns and communicate issues to managerUnderstand and apply JKC’s consulting approachCommunicate control deficiencies to manager and the clientIdentify performance improvement opportunitiesRecognize and inform management of opportunities to increase types of services to clientsUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizationsEngage in firm networking opportunities with clients and prospectsRequirementsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Finance or AccountingExperience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Completed the requisite 150 hours in order to sit for CPA ExamMinimum of 3 years of experience in governmental accountingUnderstanding of GAAP, GAAS and GASB regulationsPreferred QualificationsCertified Public Accounting licensureApplicants for employment must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa. JKC offers a competitive salary based on experience level, a comprehensive benefits package and a professional, friendly office environment with tremendous opportunity for further growth. The firm also offers partial work from home and flexible scheduling.