About this role
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BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
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Job Summary:
The Interim Technical Accounting Consultant provides contract technical accounting advisory services, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of complex accounting issues during periods of transition or increased demand. This role researches and applies relevant accounting standards, prepares technical memos, and supports clients with the implementation of new accounting guidance. The Interim Technical Accounting Consultant collaborates with finance teams, supports audits, and maintains confidentiality of client information. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality service and supporting the transition to permanent technical accounting leadership.
This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.
Job Duties:
• Researches and interprets complex accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS) • Prepares technical accounting memos and documentation • Advises clients on the implementation of new accounting guidance • Coordinates with client finance and audit teams to resolve technical accounting issues • Reviews and analyzes financial statements for compliance with relevant standards • Supports internal and external audits related to technical accounting matters • Implements process improvements to enhance technical accounting efficiency • Maintains confidentiality and security of client information • Supports transition and training for incoming technical accounting leadership • Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities: • N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, required
Experience • Five (5) or more years of technical accounting experience, required • Two (2) or more years of experience in a consulting or advisory role, preferred • Experience with complex accounting issues and financial statement preparation, preferred • Experience providing technical accounting services in a contract or consulting environment, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s) • CPA, required
Software • Proficiency in accounting research tools and financial reporting software, required • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
Language • N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $75/hr - $105/hr
Maryland Range: $75/hr - $105/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75/hr - $105/hr