About Cheryl Jefferson & Associates:
Join a dynamic, consulting-driven boutique CPA firm that's been 100% remote since 2015. At Cheryl Jefferson & Associates, we differentiate ourselves through exceptional service and a unique culture, emphasizing working smarter not harder.
Role Overview
The Senior Associate position is an engagement leadership role. Your experience will ensure exceptional client service and quality standards while mentoring team members and promoting best practices. This is a quality assurance role where you will ensure workpapers, financial statements, and other client deliverable meet professional standards and well as meet the needs of our clients.
Key Responsibilities
ACCOUNTING
- Performing and managing SSARS 21 compilation and review engagements.
- Staying updated on accounting standards, methodologies, and industry trends.
- Preparing or reviewing financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters.
- Identifying problems and making relevant recommendations to clients to improve the quality of their financial reporting and to reduce their closing turnaround time.
- Provide guidance and instructions to clients for maintaining their accounting records in accordance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS
- Recognizing revenue in accordance with ASC606
- Evaluating and amortizing lease agreements in accordance with ASC842
TEAM LEAD
- Quickly identifying and addressing engagement issues, ensuring smooth progress and on-time delivery
- Monitoring, and on occasion, preparing budgets for engagements
- Eliciting client feedback and sharing with principal & staff
- Effectively working through roadblocks and barriers to get results
- Leading and developing team members, providing guidance and reviewing their work
- Proactively identifying and solving technical issues
- Willingly incorporating new processes, procedures, or technology into daily routines
- Assisting with interviews, onboarding new staff, and providing performance feedback
CLIENT SERVICE
- Effectively managing multiple client engagements at once
- Developing an understanding and knowledge of the firm’s client service approach, professional requirements and lines of business.
- Developing an understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards and DCAA compliance
- Continuing to develop long-term professional relationships with clients through an exceptional understanding of their business and their goals.
This position is PART-TIME| W-2 Employee | Monday - Friday |Project Based.
Flexible between 7 AM - 6 PM EST.
$40.00 - $50.00 per hour
We Offer:
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued.
- Competitive salary and benefits package with performance-based bonuses.
- 3 weeks paid time off
- 401(k) Matching and Profit-Sharing
- Remote Work (Work anywhere from MD, VA, FL, or TX)
- The chance to make a real difference and be appreciated for all that you do!
Critical Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree + in accounting, finance, or related business field
- 8+ years of public accounting experience, including job cost accounting. Clients under $50M preferred.
- 4+ years in a senior role supervising other team members
- CPA: certification required
- Expertise in GovCon Compliance: Experience working with government contractors, including deep knowledge of revenue recognition on federal contracts, FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements.
- Solid GAAP Knowledge: Working application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) including SSARS 21, ASC 606, and ASC 842
- Proficiency in Audit Software: Must demonstrate ability to navigate audit software, and any other software deemed necessary to provide workpapers, working trial balances, and related spreadsheets to support engagements
- Tax: General knowledge of US federal tax laws
- Expertise in Business Accounting Systems: Proficiency in systems like QuickBooks or PROCAS highly preferred.
- Intermediate Excel Skills: Must be able to leverage Excel for complex analysis, vlookup, and logical equations
- Proven Remote Working Skills: Must demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and maintain productivity in a fully remote setting.
Apply Now:
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Ensure you meet our Work from Home requirements and apply today through our career portal.