Accounting Advisory, Experienced Associate

Elliott Davis

Join Elliott Davis as an Accounting Advisory Associate, focusing on maintaining financial records and collaborating with various teams. Contribute to client success through effective financial operations and analysis.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeGreenville • North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Financial record keeping: maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including supporting schedules and work papers, general ledgers, journals, and accounts payable/receivable
Month-end closing activities: assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
Financial reporting: assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
Software proficiency: utilize accounting software and tools proficiently and contribute to system improvements and upgrades.
Continuous improvement: identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
Ad hoc projects: Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management, contributing accounting expertise and support.
Communication: communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties, providing clear and concise financial information and assistance.
Professional development: stay up to date on accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends through continuous learning and professional development activities.
Expand your experience by working on various business structures in multiple industries.
Collaborate with tax, audit, and various consulting teams to provide the best service to Elliott Davis customers.
Mentor and train interns
Leverage technology for increased efficiency
Work with intelligent and innovative professionals who challenge you to grow and be your best self.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
CPA preferred; progress toward CPA strongly encouraged
1+ years of customer accounting advisory experience or audit experience
A strong understanding of general ledger accounting
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to:
o work quickly and accurately with significant attention to detail
o work both independently and collaboratively with a team
o take full ownership of your role in meeting deadlines, including working necessary hours to meet customer deadlines.
Time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple tasks and customers at once
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and critical-thinking skills
Experience working with multiple clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
one-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial record keepingmonth-end closingfinancial reportinggeneral ledger accountingreconciliationsaccrualsadjusting entriesaccounting softwareprocess improvementscustomer accounting advisory

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailindependentlycollaborativelytime managementmultitaskingproblem-solvingcritical thinkingmentoringtraining

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in financeCPA