This is a job description for a Senior Consultant -- Accounting Consulting Services in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Job Summary:  The Senior Consultant -- Accounting Consulting Services works within the Outsourcing Service Line and is responsible for performing various tasks, process flows and gathering information related to client engagements, services, and projects in support of the department initiatives and strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the team through all phases of a client engagement including work planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout consistent with established program delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other contract requirements. Ensures that the scope of work is completed to the satisfaction of the client and key stakeholders, while simultaneously ensuring that quality, financial, risk management, business and policy expectations are met. Communicates and works on a variety of assignments potentially including progress and status, scope, schedule, and budget as well as progress of deliverables, client reviews, technical input, and comment resolution. Ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and keeps current on compliance-related areas. Performs research for technical accounting issues as appropriate; formulates resolution of issues identified through the research process. May provide on-site, virtual or augmented business services for client. Participates in the preparation of deliverables/reports for review that include any noted issues, trends and other micro/macro level risks identified through the execution of activities. Provides support on other consulting projects, as necessary. Proactively communicates any issues/concerns relating to assignments. Prepares for relevant certification exams until completed and maintains the required CPE for firm and licensing requirements. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional and cooperative manner. Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, and work processes. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. May assist co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service and demonstrating team work skills. Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization. Perform other services as assigned. May periodically travel and work from different company locations. May be required to work overtime, and/or on weekends as needed. Must arrive at EisnerAmper offices or client locations in a timely manner and be ready to perform job responsibilities.

Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience with accounting cycles and processes is required. Quickly learn and understand new concepts, workflows, and software applications. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Performs effectively, efficiently and with quality under tight deadlines and manages multiple priorities. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.  Professionally and appropriately communicates with a diverse group of individuals. Demonstrates a positive attitude, proactive nature, and be receptive to feedback. Critical thinking skill capabilities are essential. Exhibits professionalism and maintains the highest level of confidentiality. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment. Technically proficient with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products (specifically Excel, and Word, Outlook).

AAP/EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled