Senior Accounting Consultant

About Us

JJRConsulting (JJR) is a highly-skilled, woman-owned and led public sector management consulting firm that works in partnership with government, non-profits, and businesses to improve their systems and realize meaningful and sustainable change. Our diverse and passionate team of professionals brings deep expertise and an equity lens to a broad range of professional services including business redesign, administration and finance, strategic planning, DEIJ trainings, human resources, and communications.

Role Description

JJR is looking for a senior level consultant to help support and lead our projects related to Auditing and Accounting. This person would need to be available for up to 20 hours per week during working hours of 9-5pm to be able to participate in internal and external meetings.

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Responsibilities

• Support multiple large and complex projects simultaneously.
• Co-lead project initiatives alongside project Senior Advisors, and coordinate closely to ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables to drive project success and achieve strategic goals.
• Actively participate in team meetings, provide valuable insights, and foster a cooperative work atmosphere to drive project success and enhance overall team performance.
• Work efficiently and meet tight deadlines, delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and tasks.
• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with clients by understanding their unique needs, delivering tailored solutions, and providing exceptional service to foster long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Accounting/Auditing background - 10 years minimum experience.
  • Experience developing and implementing internal controls, including SOPs.
  • Experience with Accounting systems and how they work.
• Skilled in scoping out projects by assessing client requirements, identifying necessary team member skills, and estimating the hours needed to achieve project goals, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with client expectations.
• Previous experience with new business development including supporting the process for grants, RFQs, or RFPs.
• Previous consulting experience is preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Exhibits strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision, leveraging big-picture thinking to proactively identify and address key challenges, and drive strategic initiatives forward with self-direction and innovative problem-solving.
• Proactively takes ownership of assignments by diving into hands-on work, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to getting things done efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets, and delivering high-quality results that exceeded expectations.
• Strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex issues, evaluate multiple perspectives, and develop strategic solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-disciplined, self-motivated, and eager to pitch in whenever needed.
• Skilled in managing diverse relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive approach to align expectations and address concerns promptly.
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving situations.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses the energy and ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
• Understands the importance of trust, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Understanding of racial equity and ability to apply an equity lens to all work.
• Proficient in MS Suite including Teams and Planner.

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