Client Financial Accountant

AccountPros, the industry expert in financial recruitment, has served the accounting and finance community for nearly 20 years. We specialize in recruiting for the following positions: client financial accountant, staff accountant, senior accountant, financial analyst, controller, senior financial analyst, accounts payable/accounts receivable clerk/administrator (A/P, A/R), accounting manager, tax manager, senior internal auditor. For more information, visit us online at www.accountpros.com

Client Financial Accountant summary:

Our client, Fortune 500 Company, is currently seeking to hire a Client Financial Accountant. This is a permanent opportunity in San Antonio, TX. This firm offers an excellent salary and great benefits package!

Client Financial Accountant is responsible for: Working with engagement executives to set up and coordinate an engagement's work, financial management processes, tools, and reporting structure, including analyzing financial results for the engagement team(s), the client(s), and the appropriate internal organizations (e.g., Operating Group). Supervising CFM Analyst(s) and, if applicable, other members of the engagement financial support (e.g., CFM assistants or client personnel). Monitoring U.S. GAAP compliance. Preparing costing for proposals, monitor engagement profitability and identify and coordinate the resolution of issues. Working at an Engagement Site, in a Shared Service Team, or in the Support Network Help Desk.

Key Responsibilities: Ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, finance policies and local statutory requirements. Preparing or reviewing costing and pricing. Understanding GCPM calculations from initial stage of project. Identifying or assisting in identifying requirements for job extension. Managing or assisting in management of working capital by ensuring bills are in accordance with the contract, and that they are accurate and timely. Actively managing inventory & receivables, and explain anomalies. Monitoring and reporting or assisting with reporting, on engagement financial status and costs, and produce financial reports. Managing or assisting in managing engagement financial records by understanding, explaining, and resolving major discrepancies that occur on the ledgers. Advising on job and process setup for engagements. Providing support in the development and delivery of Finance training programs in cooperation with CFM executives. Supervising and coaching CFM analysts and assistants on tools and processes. Executing or assisting in execution and documentation of internal financial processes: account (job) numbers, marketing discount, sales and backlog reporting, financial reporting package. Executing or advising on client/program financial processes: assist/develop financial reporting package, develop bill template and establish/manage collection process. Setting up or advising on engagement financial management tools. Assisting with and/or manage expenses: periodically review expense budgets, as follow-up on questionable or invalid expenses and monitor expenses. Executing or advising on billing processes: prepare bill to client and review with management; monitor client payment, payment practices, collect outstanding receivables or work with RMT as appropriate; complete outsourcing revenue recognition and reconcile to client bill. Managing or assisting with capital assets and associated depreciation/technology rental equipment. Managing or assisting with engagement balance sheet position, process necessary engagement level accruals. Monitoring job balance and reconciling expenses and fees - match expenses paid to expenses incurred, chargeable expenses to client billings and fees collected to client billings. Performing or advising on engagement shutdown activities: prepare, review and collect final bill, perform final reconciliations, close job numbers and prepare final reports (internal, client, etc.). Assisting or advising on pricing new/potential arrangements: work with Corporate Transaction Services (CTS). Executing or advisng on time reporting and audit process. Performing or advising on forecast management activities (input collection, processing, reasonableness validation, interpretation and report creation). Conducting or advising on contract compliance tracking (financial aspects). Performing or advising on comparison of performance data to metrics, and prepare compliance reports Preparing or advising on CFM materials for CQMA reviews. Analyzing financial status of engagement and advising on corrective action, as necessary. Participating in CFM recruiting activities. Participating in knowledge-sharing activities locally and organizationally. May also perform Client Accounting Team-like functions.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict responsibilities that may be assigned.

Requirements: Previous financial accounting experience. Demonstrated knowledge of business, finance, and accounting fundamentals. Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong understanding of local statutory requirements. Knowledge of financial policies, systems, and processes. CRM skills (for Support Network assignments). Familiarity with the breadth of CFM services (for Support Network assignments). Reconciliation. Invoice preparation. Tracking and reporting on Accounts Receivable. Processing financial transactions. Preparing financial reporting packages. Planning, forecasting and budgeting. Preparing ad-hoc analysis and reports. Education: Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Finance or Accounting. Work Experience: 3+ years of work experience.

AccountPros is part of Vedior Professional Services, a professional staffing firm specializing in recruiting and staffing services in the financial, accounting, human resources and legal sectors. Comprised of four nationally recognized brands, AccountPros, Human Resources International (HRi), Ingenium Resources, and Compliance Inc., Vedior Professional Services is a full-service recruitment provider.

Vedior Professional Services is a member of the Vedior Group of companies, the third largest international staffing firm with over 2,200 offices in more than 44 countries.

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