Accountant/consultant job description
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Example accountant/consultant requirements on a job description
Accountant/consultant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in accountant/consultant job postings.
Sample accountant/consultant requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial software.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Sample required accountant/consultant soft skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Accountant/consultant job description example 1
Community Link accountant/consultant job description
About the Company
Community Link Consulting is a rapidly growing consulting firm serving the niche industry of Federally Qualified Health Care Centers (clinics that provide care to under-served populations throughout the United States). CLC serves over 100 clinics and PCAs in 40 states in a broad range of capacities; from billing services to Interim CFO and everything in between. Our clients depend on us to guide them through the confusing, uncertain world of government compliance.
CLC is known for excellent work-life balance and office culture. We are a company committed to our Core Values; Respect, Leadership, SMEE, Solution-Focused, Flexibility, Curiosity, Giving More than You Get. Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest multiple times, CLC proudly offers our team members not only competitive wages and benefits, but a flexible, collaborative, and supportive working environment as well. Our team members feel great about supporting our clients --which are health clinics providing health services to under served people throughout the U.S. – knowing that our work makes a real difference in people’s lives.
About the Position
The right candidate will be an individual with advanced accounting skills and experience, proficient Excel skills, excellent communication skills, a curious mind, and ability to think like an owner. You will be able to broaden your personal leadership skills and be customer facing while building a network of executives across the country. You will work in a collaborative team atmosphere while developing your skills and advancing your career. Weekly company training provides rapid growth and development of your accounting skills and FQHC knowledge. At Community Link Consulting, you will have the satisfaction of knowing the work you do allows these clinics to continue providing health care to individuals who would otherwise go without.
Schedules for employees hired in the Greater Spokane area will remain a hybrid of in office and remote work from home. This is also an opportunity for fully and permanently remote work from home in select states across the United States.
Responsibilities
Ability to execute all aspects of the accounting cycle including but not limited to AP, AR, depreciation, JEs and completing month end and year end closing procedures and preparation of month-end financial statements and dashboards
General Ledger and other reconciliations
Budget preparation Cost reports and other financial reports Specialized compliance reporting Special projects Report on multi organization financial health Comply with financial policies and regulations Travel 5% - 10%
Skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting 7+ years Accounting Experience required Health Care and FQHC experience a plus Public Accounting Experience a plus Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups, Xlookups, and Pivot Tables Experience with general ledger functions Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills
Verification of Employment Eligibility to work in the U.S. is conducted using E-Verify.
Statement of Equal Employment Opportunities
Community Link Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Community Link Consulting is a rapidly growing consulting firm serving the niche industry of Federally Qualified Health Care Centers (clinics that provide care to under-served populations throughout the United States). CLC serves over 100 clinics and PCAs in 40 states in a broad range of capacities; from billing services to Interim CFO and everything in between. Our clients depend on us to guide them through the confusing, uncertain world of government compliance.
CLC is known for excellent work-life balance and office culture. We are a company committed to our Core Values; Respect, Leadership, SMEE, Solution-Focused, Flexibility, Curiosity, Giving More than You Get. Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest multiple times, CLC proudly offers our team members not only competitive wages and benefits, but a flexible, collaborative, and supportive working environment as well. Our team members feel great about supporting our clients --which are health clinics providing health services to under served people throughout the U.S. – knowing that our work makes a real difference in people’s lives.
About the Position
The right candidate will be an individual with advanced accounting skills and experience, proficient Excel skills, excellent communication skills, a curious mind, and ability to think like an owner. You will be able to broaden your personal leadership skills and be customer facing while building a network of executives across the country. You will work in a collaborative team atmosphere while developing your skills and advancing your career. Weekly company training provides rapid growth and development of your accounting skills and FQHC knowledge. At Community Link Consulting, you will have the satisfaction of knowing the work you do allows these clinics to continue providing health care to individuals who would otherwise go without.
Schedules for employees hired in the Greater Spokane area will remain a hybrid of in office and remote work from home. This is also an opportunity for fully and permanently remote work from home in select states across the United States.
Responsibilities
Ability to execute all aspects of the accounting cycle including but not limited to AP, AR, depreciation, JEs and completing month end and year end closing procedures and preparation of month-end financial statements and dashboards
General Ledger and other reconciliations
Budget preparation Cost reports and other financial reports Specialized compliance reporting Special projects Report on multi organization financial health Comply with financial policies and regulations Travel 5% - 10%
Skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting 7+ years Accounting Experience required Health Care and FQHC experience a plus Public Accounting Experience a plus Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups, Xlookups, and Pivot Tables Experience with general ledger functions Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills
Verification of Employment Eligibility to work in the U.S. is conducted using E-Verify.
Statement of Equal Employment Opportunities
Community Link Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Accountant/consultant job description example 2
Cardinal Health accountant/consultant job description
**What Account Management contributes to Cardinal Health**
Account Management is responsible for cultivating and maintaining on\-going customer relationships with an assigned set of customers\. Provides new and existing customers with the best possible service and recommendations in relation to billing inquiries, service requests, improvements to internal and external processes, and other areas of opportunity\. Provides product service information to customers and identifies upselling opportunities to maintain and increase income streams from customer relationships\.
**Accountabilities in this role**
+ Oversee assigned Medical Products and Distribution customer\(s\) as it pertains to supply chain health and general service needs
+ Actively manage relationships between the customer's supply chain team and internal Cardinal Health teams to ensure flawless service
+ Pursue, initiate, oversee, and take accountability for driving key initiatives that deepen the customer relationships and drive value for both customer and Cardinal Health
+ Identify, interpret, and manage customer expectations and requirements through proactive account review, issue resolution, and regular engagement and review of key initiatives
+ Lead order disruption prevention efforts by partnering closely with customer to identify best courses of action and oversee CAH execution
+ Lead resolution of complex or persistent order situations where escalation or unique solutions are required
+ Review key performance indicators monthly and identify plans for optimization
+ Build and maintain long\-term trusted relationships with customer to support retention and growth of the account
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, preferred
+ 4\-6 years professional experience; direct customer facing experience preferred
+ Strong executive presentations skills
+ Strong communication skills
+ Strong command of MS Office applications \(Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook\)
+ Demonstrated ability to work in a fast\-paced, collaborative environment
+ Highly motivated, creative, able to operate effectively within a team
+ Some travel required; expected to be ~20\-25% \(could vary by position\)
+ Customer/vendor credentialing is required \(this may include vaccinations\)\. More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview\.
+ A Covid\-19 vaccination is required in order to be employed in this position\. This includes either:
+ 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine
+ 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
+ 1 booster dose of the vaccine \(Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer\)
+ Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements
**What is expected of you and others at this level**
+ May require up to 35% travel, client onsite visits and adherence to client/facility policies as well as vendor credentialing requirements\.
+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
+ Works on complex projects of large scope
+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems\. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
+ Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects
+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background\. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day\. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law\._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here \(https://www\.cardinalhealth\.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal\-health\-online\-application\-privacy\-policy\.pdf\)
Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status\.
Account Management is responsible for cultivating and maintaining on\-going customer relationships with an assigned set of customers\. Provides new and existing customers with the best possible service and recommendations in relation to billing inquiries, service requests, improvements to internal and external processes, and other areas of opportunity\. Provides product service information to customers and identifies upselling opportunities to maintain and increase income streams from customer relationships\.
**Accountabilities in this role**
+ Oversee assigned Medical Products and Distribution customer\(s\) as it pertains to supply chain health and general service needs
+ Actively manage relationships between the customer's supply chain team and internal Cardinal Health teams to ensure flawless service
+ Pursue, initiate, oversee, and take accountability for driving key initiatives that deepen the customer relationships and drive value for both customer and Cardinal Health
+ Identify, interpret, and manage customer expectations and requirements through proactive account review, issue resolution, and regular engagement and review of key initiatives
+ Lead order disruption prevention efforts by partnering closely with customer to identify best courses of action and oversee CAH execution
+ Lead resolution of complex or persistent order situations where escalation or unique solutions are required
+ Review key performance indicators monthly and identify plans for optimization
+ Build and maintain long\-term trusted relationships with customer to support retention and growth of the account
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, preferred
+ 4\-6 years professional experience; direct customer facing experience preferred
+ Strong executive presentations skills
+ Strong communication skills
+ Strong command of MS Office applications \(Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook\)
+ Demonstrated ability to work in a fast\-paced, collaborative environment
+ Highly motivated, creative, able to operate effectively within a team
+ Some travel required; expected to be ~20\-25% \(could vary by position\)
+ Customer/vendor credentialing is required \(this may include vaccinations\)\. More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview\.
+ A Covid\-19 vaccination is required in order to be employed in this position\. This includes either:
+ 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine
+ 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
+ 1 booster dose of the vaccine \(Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer\)
+ Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements
**What is expected of you and others at this level**
+ May require up to 35% travel, client onsite visits and adherence to client/facility policies as well as vendor credentialing requirements\.
+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
+ Works on complex projects of large scope
+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems\. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
+ Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects
+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background\. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day\. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law\._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here \(https://www\.cardinalhealth\.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal\-health\-online\-application\-privacy\-policy\.pdf\)
Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status\.
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Accountant/consultant job description example 3
MSC Industrial Direct Co accountant/consultant job description
Build a better career with MSC.
Serving customer and community starts with the very best people doing their very best work. That is precisely what we have at MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Watch HERE to find out why you should work at MSC and join us as we continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Employment Type :Full Time
Job Category :Sales / Business Development
Work Location :Berlin, CT
State or Province :Connecticut (US-CT)
Potential Work Location :United States : Connecticut : Berlin
As a Key Account Sales Consultant, you'll use your unique perspective to build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, and negotiate and close business deals. In this dynamic role you will collaborate with the team to increase sales opportunities and maximize revenue in alignment with MSC's long-term strategic goals.
HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
Translate your keen insight of customer's needs and drivers into sales that advance their success as a business … and of MSC's success as an industry leader.
* Apply our unique insights to address customer's priorities and reframe how they view their business to foster conversation based on customer needs, not MSC capabilities.
* Use account planning tools, prescriptive analytics, and research from marketing to teach customers something new and compelling about their business that leads to MSC's differentiated solutions.
* Leverage Subject Matter Experts to assess and identify improvement opportunities as it pertains to procurement, inventory management and application of product in the indirect supply chain.
* Partner with Business Development team to assist in closing new business and effectively onboard customers.
* Collaborate with National Account Manager to achieve overall National Account strategy.
* Incorporate economic drivers with deep knowledge of customer's business, current macro/microeconomic and industry trends, and potential new business opportunities.
* Conduct due diligence to understand customer value drivers and leverage these drivers to influence a wide range of customer stakeholders.
* Establish value with customer before discussing ROI/financial terms by qualifying and quantifying the impact of maintaining the status quo or pursuing competitors' solutions.
* Drive momentum and proactively advance the purchase decision by assessing customer's readiness to proceed at each stage of the buying process and setting clear next steps.
* Create constructive tension by leveraging facts from research, benchmark data, and best demonstrated practices to introduce new ideas that challenge the status quo and reveal to customer high costs they may have been incurring.
* Tailor presentations and commercial insight to customer's industry, company and contact and deliver relevant messages based on current industry trends that will impact their business.
* Must use our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool - Salesforce.com (SFDC) and adhere to prescribed actions under the MSC Sales Management Standards.
* Cross-sell and up-sell by thoroughly understanding customers' value propositions, key business objectives regarding growth and profitability, and the industries they serve.
* Identify and arm the mobilizer (influence and power beyond title) with toolkit to sell MSC's solutions throughout their organization.
* Research industry trends that impact customers and become recognized as a trusted advisor on the industries they serve.
WHAT IT TAKES
The intellectually agile and professionally driven sales professional we seek should have these skills and competencies.
* Self-motivated to achieve specific sales and performance goals (2 years demonstrated track record of success in B2B sales preferred)
* Ability to create constructive tension and align stakeholders involved in the decision-making process to drive consensus to MSC solutions
* Solid history of decision making, taking accountability, demonstrated competitive spirit and ability to overcome obstacles to success
* Strong interpersonal skills along with attention to detail and follow through
* Drives results
* Customer focus
* Teaching for differentiation
* Tailoring for resonance
* Taking control
* Instills trust
* Decision quality
* Collaborates
* Develops talent
* Communicates effectively
* Action oriented
* Manages conflict
* Situational adaptability
* Bachelor's degree in business, industrial distribution, manufacturing or equivalent experience
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with Salesforce.com experience
* Valid driver's license capable of driving up to several hours each day and ability to travel
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical activity such as pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing
Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.
Equal Opportunity Statement: At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE to review.
Serving customer and community starts with the very best people doing their very best work. That is precisely what we have at MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Watch HERE to find out why you should work at MSC and join us as we continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Employment Type :Full Time
Job Category :Sales / Business Development
Work Location :Berlin, CT
State or Province :Connecticut (US-CT)
Potential Work Location :United States : Connecticut : Berlin
As a Key Account Sales Consultant, you'll use your unique perspective to build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, and negotiate and close business deals. In this dynamic role you will collaborate with the team to increase sales opportunities and maximize revenue in alignment with MSC's long-term strategic goals.
HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
Translate your keen insight of customer's needs and drivers into sales that advance their success as a business … and of MSC's success as an industry leader.
* Apply our unique insights to address customer's priorities and reframe how they view their business to foster conversation based on customer needs, not MSC capabilities.
* Use account planning tools, prescriptive analytics, and research from marketing to teach customers something new and compelling about their business that leads to MSC's differentiated solutions.
* Leverage Subject Matter Experts to assess and identify improvement opportunities as it pertains to procurement, inventory management and application of product in the indirect supply chain.
* Partner with Business Development team to assist in closing new business and effectively onboard customers.
* Collaborate with National Account Manager to achieve overall National Account strategy.
* Incorporate economic drivers with deep knowledge of customer's business, current macro/microeconomic and industry trends, and potential new business opportunities.
* Conduct due diligence to understand customer value drivers and leverage these drivers to influence a wide range of customer stakeholders.
* Establish value with customer before discussing ROI/financial terms by qualifying and quantifying the impact of maintaining the status quo or pursuing competitors' solutions.
* Drive momentum and proactively advance the purchase decision by assessing customer's readiness to proceed at each stage of the buying process and setting clear next steps.
* Create constructive tension by leveraging facts from research, benchmark data, and best demonstrated practices to introduce new ideas that challenge the status quo and reveal to customer high costs they may have been incurring.
* Tailor presentations and commercial insight to customer's industry, company and contact and deliver relevant messages based on current industry trends that will impact their business.
* Must use our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool - Salesforce.com (SFDC) and adhere to prescribed actions under the MSC Sales Management Standards.
* Cross-sell and up-sell by thoroughly understanding customers' value propositions, key business objectives regarding growth and profitability, and the industries they serve.
* Identify and arm the mobilizer (influence and power beyond title) with toolkit to sell MSC's solutions throughout their organization.
* Research industry trends that impact customers and become recognized as a trusted advisor on the industries they serve.
WHAT IT TAKES
The intellectually agile and professionally driven sales professional we seek should have these skills and competencies.
* Self-motivated to achieve specific sales and performance goals (2 years demonstrated track record of success in B2B sales preferred)
* Ability to create constructive tension and align stakeholders involved in the decision-making process to drive consensus to MSC solutions
* Solid history of decision making, taking accountability, demonstrated competitive spirit and ability to overcome obstacles to success
* Strong interpersonal skills along with attention to detail and follow through
* Drives results
* Customer focus
* Teaching for differentiation
* Tailoring for resonance
* Taking control
* Instills trust
* Decision quality
* Collaborates
* Develops talent
* Communicates effectively
* Action oriented
* Manages conflict
* Situational adaptability
* Bachelor's degree in business, industrial distribution, manufacturing or equivalent experience
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with Salesforce.com experience
* Valid driver's license capable of driving up to several hours each day and ability to travel
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical activity such as pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing
Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.
Equal Opportunity Statement: At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE to review.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024