August 2027 Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Staff Chicago
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at cbh. Chicago · full-time · $66,000–$76,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Review client contracts and solicitations, focusing on clauses and terms that affect contract awards
- Support grant and contract administration, including pricing, estimates, changes, subcontractor reviews and closeouts
- Assess compliance with federal rules and help identify gaps in client practices
- Walk through client processes and help shape related procedures, while supporting consulting and audit work
- Build Excel models, analyze data and train clients on relevant processes
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Interest in grant or contract administration and how accounting systems affect business transactions
- You are developing knowledge of US GAAP and federal requirements such as FAR, CAS or DFARS
- You can manage detail-heavy work, meet deadlines and adjust when priorities change
- You are willing to pursue a relevant credential such as CPA or CIA
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career accounting or finance professional interested in compliance, internal controls and varied client engagements. The position is in Chicago and hybrid. You must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.?
Cherry Bekaert’s Financial & Accounting Outsourcing team is growing!
As a key member of the team, you will help organizations leverage their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk and define sustainable operations. If you are seeking diversity in your engagement work to leverage your accounting and managerial accounting course work, if you enjoyed your courses on risk management, cost accounting and internal controls, and if you want to work with clients ranging in size across a wide array of industries, then keep reading!
As a Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Staff, you will:
Work closely with Partners, Managers, Associates and our clients on the following types of projects:
Compliance and Gap Assessments (FAR, DFARS, CAS, etc.)
Provide contract and grant management support
Analyze clauses and terms & conditions for solicitations and contract awards for clients
Conduct subcontractor evaluations for clients
Assist with contract modifications
Assist with contract pricing and estimating
Conduct Cost & Price Analysis
Assist with Conduct walkthroughs and assist with developing processes, policies and procedures
Assist with contract close outs
Support and lead consulting and audit engagements to help clients in various industries manage risks to their internal control environments
Provide training to clients
Conduct Excel modeling and data analysis
What you bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Eagerness to develop the knowledge to audit and/or advise companies on compliance related issues relevant to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Uniform Guidance, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) or other applicable Federal regulations
Interest in Grant or Contract Management/Administration processes and the impact of accounting and information systems on key business transactions
Developing a solid understanding of accounting standards (US GAAP)
Curiosity about business operations and the impact of internal accounting and IT general controls
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
Willingness to pursue relevant professional designations such as CPA or CIA
What you can expect from us:
Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
Benefits Information:
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Pay Range:
$66,000 - $76,000About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/
Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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