Staff II Consultant – Financial Management & Disbursements

Job Description

Accountant – Remote | Sundayy

The Tone:
This is a largely remote role at EisnerAmper, operating predominantly within Central Time Zone business hours, with occasional needs for in-office or client site work. EisnerAmper stands as a leading global accounting, tax, and business advisory firm, renowned for its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional client service. With a substantial global presence, the firm serves a diverse clientele ranging from sophisticated financial institutions and multinational corporations to startups, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profit organizations. This role is crucial for professionals interested in financial operations and project management, as it primarily involves managing and executing tasks related to financial management and fund disbursement activities. Your contributions will directly support the firm’s commitment to excellence and client satisfaction by ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance across various complex projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Remote, United States (predominantly within Central Time Zone business hours, with occasional in-office or client site work)

• Mission: To manage and execute critical financial management and fund disbursement activities, including payment processing, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance, for diverse projects such as private funds, Qualified Settlement Funds (QSF), and government-issued funds, contributing to the firm’s commitment to excellence.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe, and specialized software tools used for scheduling, travel, expense reporting, and timekeeping.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Complete, analyze, and report on project goals and objectives, diligently ensuring optimal time management and overall productivity for assigned initiatives.
• Financial Reporting: Review, meticulously document, and generate comprehensive internal and external reports related to financial transactions and project activities, including detailed reconciliations and the resolution of financial reporting issues.
• Disbursement Execution: Coordinate and execute all aspects of funds disbursements efficiently, which includes check testing, printing, reissues, electronic payments, and thorough exception resolution processes.
• Compliance & Controls: Maintain accurate financial records, ensure stringent compliance with all project requirements, implement and monitor internal controls, escalate any identified issues, and recommend practical improvements to procedures.
• Data Management: Manage financial data within appropriate systems, specifically handling unclaimed funds bank reconciliations and administrative payments to maintain data integrity.
• Tax Collaboration: Partner closely with internal tax professionals to facilitate timely and accurate tax filings, conduct TIN matching, process 1099 forms, and support related accounting activities.
• Quality Control: Perform quality control reviews of funds disbursement activities and effectively communicate any operational obstacles or challenges to supervisors to ensure smooth operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field, providing a foundational understanding for financial operations.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of 1+ years of relevant professional experience specifically in financial management or directly related areas, demonstrating practical application of financial principles.
• Skills: Exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), possess strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience utilizing Adobe and other software tools for common administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel, expense reporting, and timekeeping, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams.