Job Description
Job Objective
Performs basic to highly complex revenue recognition, analyzes and records expenses, and performs balance sheet reconciliations in coordination with business unit finance and project management functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Revenue Recognition
Performs basic to highly complex reviews, interpretations, and verifications of monthly client project revenues to ensure accuracy of financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Statutory Compliances
Good knowledge of core accounting process includes day to day accounting activities and month end closure.
Hands on experience in TDS/GST calculation and filing of returns.
Handling statutory/ Internal audits by providing the audit back papers and smooth completion of audit
Expense Review and Analysis
Performs analyses of the firm’s direct and indirect operating expenses, actual to budget cost variances, and cost trends of basic to high complexity to verify that revenues and expense and related financial data is appropriately recorded in the general ledger.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Staff Oversight
Reviews the work of junior staff and provides direction on projects as necessary.
Performs other duties as required.
Skills and Abilities
Expert knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
Expert knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel and other related Microsoft Office products.
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise fashion.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience Requirements: 8+ years of related experience.
Amount of Travel Required
0%
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Business Unit
COR
Group
COR
Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular
Employment Type
Local
Senior Accountant | CDM Smith
Performs basic to highly complex revenue recognition, analyzes and records expenses, and performs balance sheet reconciliations in coordination with business unit finance and project management functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Revenue Recognition
Performs basic to highly complex reviews, interpretations, and verifications of monthly client project revenues to ensure accuracy of financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Statutory Compliances
Good knowledge of core accounting process includes day to day accounting activities and month end closure.
Hands on experience in TDS/GST calculation and filing of returns.
Handling statutory/ Internal audits by providing the audit back papers and smooth completion of audit
Expense Review and Analysis
Performs analyses of the firm’s direct and indirect operating expenses, actual to budget cost variances, and cost trends of basic to high complexity to verify that revenues and expense and related financial data is appropriately recorded in the general ledger.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Staff Oversight
Reviews the work of junior staff and provides direction on projects as necessary.
Performs other duties as required.
Skills and Abilities
Expert knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
Expert knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel and other related Microsoft Office products.
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise fashion.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience Requirements: 8+ years of related experience.
Amount of Travel Required
0%
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Business Unit
COR
Group
COR
Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular
Employment Type
Local
Senior Accountant | CDM Smith
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