Accounting Manager

• Co-lead close optimization and efficiency initiatives, identify manual processes, build roadmaps, and drive improvements that reduce manual effort and strengthen scalability across the accounting organization
• Own close communications, facilitation, and tracking, maintaining the operational rhythm of the close cycle
• Overhaul and maintain the artifacts, templates, and frameworks used to coordinate close activity across the accounting org
• Lead recurring cross-team accounting programs, such as close management and consolidation, driving standardization and coordination across teams
• Provide oversight of the intercompany program; partner with Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Compliance to confirm that shared services and transfer pricing agreements are operating as intended, and flag issues that need to be addressed
• Represent accounting in Zillow Group–wide strategic projects such as M&A integrations, new entity formation, and reorganizations, and project-manage the execution of related activities across the accounting organization
• Develop and enhance operational policies and internal control frameworks to ensure SOX compliance
• Deliver financial analysis and develop metrics that provide insight into close processes, supporting efforts to drive optimization, standardization, and scalability
• Own the accounting for a focused set of close areas, including expense accruals, ensuring that related journal entries and reconciliations are accurate and well supported
• Act as a reviewer of intercompany activity across a defined subset of entities operating under shared service and transfer pricing agreements, ensuring settlements are recorded accurately and in accordance with those agreements
• Author or review monthly fluctuation analyses and month-end close documentation for owned areas.

• Support the AFC team on various accounting projects.
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate knowledge of complex financial accounting concepts.
• Supervise the full accounting cycle, including preparation of journal entries (revenue, accruals), data validation, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including intercompany accounts, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
• Understand and apply debits and credits, and post journal entries accurately to maintain the general ledger.
• Execute and oversee the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and analyze financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets, to provide financial insights and ensure accuracy.
• Supervise, perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of all balance sheet account types.
• Oversee payroll accounting and perform related monthly reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze financial data and create detailed financial reports.
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff to ensure consistent application of accounting principles.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and internal controls by collaborating with auditing services.
• Establish and maintain accounting systems to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year, depending on client needs.

Interim Accounting Supervisor

• Identification, project management, and initial technical review of AMP projects
• Manage delivery of AMP projects, including calculation of 481(a) adjustments and IRS exam support
• Understand financial accounting (GAAP; IFRS) and current financial accounting pronouncements
• Review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, tax opinions, positions, and responses to IRS inquiries and Ruling requests
• Train, mentor, and develop professionals through formal mentorship roles
• Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues by identifying opportunities to collaborate and integrate with other lines of business
• Coordinate with multiple teams to successfully deliver on advisory engagements
• Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation

Tax Supervisor – Accounting Methods and Periods

• Supporting teams in the execution of capital markets transactions and advisory services
• Participating in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports
• Assisting with the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in financial reporting
• Engaging in project management tasks to streamline workflow and meet project goals
• Utilizing Alteryx for automation and data analysis to enhance financial insights
• Contributing to the development of accounting policies and procedures for client engagements
• Collaborating on market analysis to identify trends and opportunities in capital markets
• Assisting in the preparation for Initial Public Offerings (IPO) and other regulatory reporting requirements

Deals – Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services Intern

• Supporting teams in the execution of capital markets transactions and advisory services
• Participating in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports
• Assisting with the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in financial reporting
• Engaging in project management tasks to streamline workflow and meet project goals
• Utilizing Alteryx for automation and data analysis to enhance financial insights
• Contributing to the development of accounting policies and procedures for client engagements
• Collaborating on market analysis to identify trends and opportunities in capital markets
• Assisting in the preparation for Initial Public Offerings (IPO) and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Observing and learning about deal structures and organization restructuring processes
• Supporting transaction advisory services by conducting research and gathering information

CMAAS Intern, Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services

• Manage the order entry and billing process, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing
• Own the AR aging review and drive resolution of past-due balances
• Set collections priorities and strategy — determine which accounts need escalation, payment plans, or credit holds
• Investigate and categorize root cause of at-risk balances and report exposure to the senior leadership team
• Recommend write-offs and reserve adjustments
• Own AP processing oversight — exception handling, invoice approvals, and vendor query resolution
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment disputes
• Own payment run planning and disbursement scheduling
• Maintain AP aging and open liability reporting
• Administer the corporate credit card program — card issuance, spend limits, expense coding/reconciliation, and policy compliance
• Own procurement process and systems on behalf of AP; purchasing decisions remain decentralized with the business, but AP owns the P2P workflow, vendor onboarding, and procurement platform administration
• Lead implementation of a procurement tool and process, including P2P workflow, vendor onboarding, and approval routing
• Drive continuous improvement of AP processes, including exception handling, invoice workflow, and payment operations efficiency
• Evaluate and optimize collections effectiveness, including cash application accuracy, collections workflow, and reporting
• Support Salesforce integration on the quote-to-cash side, ensuring order entry and billing data flows cleanly into AR
• Lead system evaluation and ensure proper setup and configuration across the AR/AP toolset
• Manage the day-to-day work, quality, and performance of the AR and AP team
• Own and maintain AR/AP procedural documentation and controls
• Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across the transactional accounting function
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AR/AP-related audit requests from external auditors.

Manager, Accounting Operations

• Lead the design and implementation of xP&A models within OneStream to support the strategic objectives of Global Finance Transformation – transforming how we work by being tech forward and maximizing efficiency.
• Develop the future of Caterpillar financial analysis and forecasting processes in OneStream.
• Drive the standardization of forecasting, planning, and reporting processes across the enterprise by partnering with Business Segments, FARG, Corporate Forecasting, and Caterpillar IT.
• Define key financial drivers, dimensions, operational metrics, and assumptions used to support analysis, forecasting and business decision-making.
• Develop scenario-based forecasting models to evaluate business risks, opportunities, and changing market conditions.
• Evaluate complex financial and operational data to identify trends, business impacts, and actionable insights.
• Design meaningful financial forecasts and reporting views that support executive decision-making.
• Present recommendations and insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement plans that enhance forecast accuracy, process efficiency, and reporting effectiveness.
• Influence decisions and drive alignment within a highly collaborative environment where future-state processes are actively being developed.

xP&A Accounting Consultant

• Lead and manage accounting project teams, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategic process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, fostering strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Support the AFC team on various accounting projects.
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate knowledge of complex financial accounting concepts.
• Supervise the full accounting cycle, including preparation of journal entries (revenue, accruals), data validation, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including intercompany accounts, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
• Understand and apply debits and credits, and post journal entries accurately to maintain the general ledger.
• Execute and oversee the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and analyze financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets, to provide financial insights and ensure accuracy.
• Supervise, perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of all balance sheet account types.
• Oversee payroll accounting and perform related monthly reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze financial data and create detailed financial reports.
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff to ensure consistent application of accounting principles.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and internal controls by collaborating with auditing services.
• Establish and maintain accounting systems to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year, depending on client needs.

Interim Accounting Manager

• Support the AFC team on various accounting projects
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate knowledge of complex financial accounting concepts
• Supervise the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, data validation, and reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze financial reports
• Oversee payroll accounting and perform related monthly reconciliations
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff

Accounting Supervisor

• Own the end-to-end accounts payable (AP) function, including invoice processing, vendor payment runs, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, aging review, and month-end accruals.
• Oversee and develop the AP team — including the Team Lead and AP Specialists — through goal-setting, performance reviews, coaching, and day-to-day support.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and variance analysis, investigating and explaining significant fluctuations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and enforce AP internal controls, with a focus on fraud prevention around vendor banking changes, duplicate payments, and high-risk transactions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and modernize AP workflows, whether through process redesign, automation, training or AI-powered and agentic tools to reduce manual effort, increase accuracy, and scale the function as the business grows.
• Oversee the P-Card and T&E programs, including policy compliance, platform configuration, card issuance, and vendor coordination.
• Approve invoices in accordance with the Spend and Transaction policy, confirming proper GL coding, PO matching.
• Coordinate and execute vendor payment runs, including intercompany payments, and partner with Treasury on funding requests to ensure payments are made accurately and on time.
• Support vendor management, including new vendor setups, banking updates, payment term optimization, and escalated dispute resolution.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable documentation and controls.
• Support shared services initiatives and partner with the Director, Accounting on cross-functional priorities and department-wide projects.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as the business evolves and Accounting team needs shift.

• Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting and/or corporate transactions
• Financial Reporting (including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings)
• Operational Accounting (addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions)
• Analyze complex accounting issues including debt / equity transactions, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, consolidations, acquisitions and divestures, leases, etc.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting conclusions as needed
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Provide thoughtful leadership and influence executive-level decision-making through a deep analytical insight into core business decisions
• Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases and maintain an integrated project plan
• Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives, developing timely resolutions to issues, risks and project team conflicts
• Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies and introducing new service offerings

Associate Director – Accounting Advisory

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and analysis for all Ventas insurance programs, including captive insurance arrangements and master insurance programs
• Manage captive insurance close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Facilitate and oversee insurance claim payments and related accounting
• Assist with property-level insurance premium allocations and related analysis
• Ensure accurate accounting and coordination for insurance programs involving third-party operators
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Corporate Risk, and Tax to support compliant and scalable insurance accounting processes
• Coordinate with external brokers, actuaries, administrators, and other third-party service providers
• Strengthen internal controls, improve reserve accuracy, and support audit and compliance requirements

Manager, Insurance Accounting

• Run the day-to-day financial operations of our clients including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, collections, and financial reporting
• Monitor our team’s usage of our internal procedures, processes, and controls
• Manage both onshore and offshore staff on an ongoing basis as they perform transactional activities, technical accounting activities, and synthesize data into reports or analysis for the clients
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage communications with vendors, customers, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinating the overall effort for the monthly and annual closing processes
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup activities on clients’ books and records
• Advise and assist with technical accounting decisions
• Develop models and analysis for client requests
• Encourage ongoing improvement of internal operations

Outsourced Accounting Manager – Life Science

• Perform accounting and reporting tasks to support the month-end close which include entering transactions, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accruals within Blackline, and assisting with analytical reviews of consolidated results
• Prepare and review accruals and prepaids while partnering with business stakeholders. Involves coordinating with Finance and IT to ensure accurate & complete reporting, as well as implementing processes that support a changing business environment
• Support accounting activities for acquisition. Role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy and compliance of acquisition’s financials with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies
• Drive process improvements through automation and developing procedures for addressing issues
• Maintain processes and procedures to ensure accounting, reporting and controls are in compliance with US GAAP and Kraft Heinz policies
• Support financial audits including internal, external, and SOX
• Support accounting and analysis related to property tax in partnership with tax. Contribute and lead other North America projects as required.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required to support Core Accounting.

Senior Accountant, Core Accounting

• Responsible for both receivable and payable duties along with general office duties as needed
• Serves as an auditor, ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed
• Daily invoicing and balancing
• Processes and applies customer payments
• Processes and applies credits
• Collects, records, and balances daily invoicing, cash, credit card, and check payments
• Researches and solves payment discrepancies
• Answering telephones and providing customer assistance
• Maintain proper handling and filing of sensitive material and records through the observation of operation's internal controls
• Enter accounts payable invoices
• Organize accounts payable check runs
• Additional duties may be added based on need and ability

Accounting Clerk

• Assist in the preparation of financial accounting projects
• Complete monthly financial statement close process
• Perform data collection and analysis for senior care and living projects
• Prepare Medicaid and Medicare cost reports for various provider types

Senior Accounting Consultant

• Process financial transactions (A/P, A/R, and Payroll) in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare and process client invoices, wire transfers, and expense reports
• Research and solve client problems, providing clear explanations of reports and collaborating on solutions
• Maintain client data and ensure all monthly tasks are tracked (e.g., using Canopy)
• Proactively communicate with clients, answering questions and providing timely follow-up on requests
• Meet with client operations teams and internal client relationship teams to ensure commitments are met
• Assist with client onboarding and provide backup coverage for teammates
• Document processes to ensure service continuity
• Collaborate with other Associates to identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy

Accounting Associate

• Lead, mentor, and grow junior team members on client work and business development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service.
• Assist in internal knowledge sharing, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Able to oversee and execute engagements in a wide array of disciplines including complex, investigations involving regulatory inquiries, forensic accounting, litigation consulting and expert witness services.
• Guide the development of client deliverables including reports, presentations, and data visualizations and testimony.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and strategic insight.
• Expand your book of business and contribute to the growth of the Complex Accounting & Litigation practice.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with law firms, regulators, financial institutions, and corporate clients.
• Represent J.S. Held at industry events, conferences, and client engagements.

Managing Director, Complex Accounting – Litigation, Insurance Solvency Analysis

• Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
• Take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Estimate various forecast and budget scenarios.
• Specifies, builds, maintains, and runs data extracts from various subsystems that contain account-level information.
• Produces a daily balance sheet to assist the trading desk.
• Posting entries, verifying, and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
• Entering transactions and reconciling various reports

Corporate Intern – Accounting

• Supervise a team of 5 offshore contractors while overseeing key financial processes
• Ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and performance of the team
• Foster a collaborative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and professional development
• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring accurate reconciliations and reporting
• Monitor and evaluate team performance through key metrics
• Lead initiatives to improve existing workflows and processes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

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Accounting Manager

Interim Accounting Supervisor

Tax Supervisor – Accounting Methods and Periods

Deals – Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services Intern

CMAAS Intern, Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services

Manager, Accounting Operations

xP&A Accounting Consultant

Interim Accounting Manager

Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Manager

Associate Director – Accounting Advisory

Manager, Insurance Accounting

Outsourced Accounting Manager – Life Science

Senior Accountant, Core Accounting

Accounting Clerk

Senior Accounting Consultant

Accounting Associate

Managing Director, Complex Accounting – Litigation, Insurance Solvency Analysis

Corporate Intern – Accounting

Accounting Operations Supervisor