Cherry Bekaert
CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Associate (GPS)
Cherry Bekaert, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Associate (GPS)
Cherry Bekaert is a full‑service public accounting and consulting firm. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and shared values, we encourage you to choose the path that best suits you because at Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. Join the firm that recognizes the power of the individual.
What Your Days Look Like We support the performance of governmental accounting advisory engagements by delivering timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting support. This includes implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations, financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on‑demand governmental accounting support. A significant portion of the work centers on solving a government’s accounting and financial reporting challenges from implementation of new standards or staffing or event‑driving needs at the state or local government.
Types Of Projects You Can Expect
Implementation of new accounting standards, including GASB 101 and GASB 103
Bank account and other subsidiary ledger reconciliation
Financial statement close processes
Drafting Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs)
Accounting problem solving
Financial data manipulation
Internal control and best practice evaluation
Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information
What You Need For This Role
Minimum 1+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment (local, state or federal preferred) performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Strong accounting skills
Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems
Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book)
Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
Interest in serving state and local government clients
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 multi‑task and adapt to rapidly changing environments
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time if needed
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 Pay Range From : $71,000 to $103,500
About 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.
© 2025 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.
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What Your Days Look Like We support the performance of governmental accounting advisory engagements by delivering timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting support. This includes implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations, financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on‑demand governmental accounting support. A significant portion of the work centers on solving a government’s accounting and financial reporting challenges from implementation of new standards or staffing or event‑driving needs at the state or local government.
Types Of Projects You Can Expect
Implementation of new accounting standards, including GASB 101 and GASB 103
Bank account and other subsidiary ledger reconciliation
Financial statement close processes
Drafting Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs)
Accounting problem solving
Financial data manipulation
Internal control and best practice evaluation
Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information
What You Need For This Role
Minimum 1+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment (local, state or federal preferred) performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Strong accounting skills
Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems
Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book)
Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
Interest in serving state and local government clients
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 multi‑task and adapt to rapidly changing environments
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time if needed
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 Pay Range From : $71,000 to $103,500
About 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.
© 2025 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.
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