Senior Accountant (Consulting)

John 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 a wide range of needs. The role includes delivering disciplined internal controls guidance to clients to reduce fraud risk, assisting with grant compliance, budget analysis, customized reporting to boards and committees, and much more. Duties Develop an understanding of the client's needs and expectations Develop sufficient technical knowledge to perform consulting tasks specific to the client and work independently as needed Lead associates through the consulting process, including bookkeeping, payroll, internal controls, budgeting, and coordinating related deliverables with external auditors Review substantive and analytical procedures in assigned areas Facilitate field work and monitor and report job time budget Establish relationships and open lines of communication with clients to ensure proper coordination Anticipate and address client concerns and communicate issues to manager Understand and apply JKC’s consulting approach Communicate control deficiencies to manager and the client Identify performance improvement opportunities Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase types of services to clients Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations Engage in firm networking opportunities with clients and prospects Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Completed the requisite 150 hours in order to sit for CPA exam Minimum of 3 years of experience in governmental accounting Understanding of GAAP, GAAS and GASB regulations Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant licensure Applicants 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. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr John Kasperek Co., Inc.