CPA Consultant (Temporary Contract)
Pay: $100-$115/hour
Duration: Immediate need through January.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced CPA Consultant to help our client address an accounting backlog, reconcile outstanding transactions, and complete the year-end close process for 2024 and 2025. This project-based role will work closely with the internal finance team while independently identifying discrepancies, resolving accounting issues, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The selected candidate will also conduct a detailed review of the company's previously closed 2022 and 2023 books to identify any necessary adjustments or corrections.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and general ledger balances
- Enter, classify, and verify outstanding accounting transactions in QuickBooks
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
- Review financial records from 2022 and 2023 to identify discrepancies or required adjustments
- Ensure financial statements and supporting documentation are accurate and complete
- Research and resolve accounting inconsistencies and unreconciled balances
- Collaborate with the in-house finance team to gather information and resolve outstanding issues
- Maintain compliance with GAAP accounting standards and best practices
- Document findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
- Provide regular updates on project status and outstanding accounting matters
Qualifications
- Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license required
- 5+ years of accounting, audit, controllership, or public accounting experience
- Strong experience with year-end close processes and financial statement preparation
- Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks
- Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance
- Proven ability to clean up bookkeeping backlogs and historical accounting records
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with finance stakeholders
- Bankruptcy accounting experience preferred
Top Skills Needed
- QuickBooks Expertise
- Year-End Close & General Accounting
- Account Reconciliation & Bookkeeping Cleanup
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay of $100-$115 per hour
- Flexible project-based assignment through January
- Opportunity to work directly with company leadership and finance professionals
- Potential for future seasonal or recurring consulting engagements
- High-impact role focused on improving financial accuracy and business operations
Apply today if you are a detail-oriented CPA with strong QuickBooks experience and a proven track record of reconciling accounts, resolving accounting discrepancies, and successfully closing financial books.
