Accounting Process Improvement Consultant Job at Robert Half (Madison Heights)

Accounting Process Improvement Consultant

We are looking for a skilled Accounting Process Improvement Consultant to join o...

Location

United States , Madison Heights

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting process improvement and operational optimization, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-state environment
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and month-end close processes
Proficiency in D365 and Dynamics AX systems
Demonstrated ability to create and implement process maps and automation solutions
Excellent analytical skills with a proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions
Experience working with financial reporting and consolidated results
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance staff and General Managers
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and tools

Job Responsibility

Analyze current accounting and operational processes to identify areas for improvement and inefficiencies
Collaborate with the finance team to reduce the month-end close timeframe from 5-7 days to 3 days using automated solutions
Provide hands-on support during month-end close activities, working closely with the assistant controller
Develop and implement process maps to streamline workflows and enhance productivity across five locations
Partner with General Managers and accounting staff at various sites to align process improvements with business objectives
Lead initiatives to automate manual processes, ensuring accuracy and time savings in daily reporting
Consolidate financial results and generate daily cash reports to support corporate operations
Evaluate and enhance processes related to accrual accounting and other financial procedures
Support the successful adoption of D365 and Dynamics AX systems for improved data management and reporting
Monitor and measure the impact of implemented changes, ensuring continuous improvement across all processes

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Accounts Payable Process Improvement Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Process Improvement Consultan...

Location

United States , Wilmer

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of accounts payable experience
experience in a public company or SOX-controlled environment strongly preferred
Working knowledge of PO-based AP processes, three-way match, and invoice coding
Strong Excel skills and experience using an ERP/AP workflow system
High attention to detail and strong communication skills for cross-functional follow-up
Experience creating payment proposals in multiple entity environments and in multiple currencies

Job Responsibility

Invoice Processing (Complex/High-Volume): Process PO and non-PO invoices with accurate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
ensure compliance with company policy and SOX expectations
Three-Way Match & Exceptions: Resolve PO/receiving/pricing discrepancies by partnering with Procurement and Purchasing
document resolution paths and maintain clear audit trails
Payment Run Support: Prepare payment proposals, validate vendor banking details per controls, and support ACH/wire/check runs including remittance communication and issue resolution
Vendor Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries
manage statement reconciliations, dispute resolution, and maintain professional, timely communication
Month-End Close Support: Assist with AP accruals, prepaid/reclass support, GR/IR cleanup, and reconciliations
provide schedules and support for auditors as needed
Vendor Master Support: Support vendor onboarding (W-9/W-8 collection, tax classification, documentation) and changes to vendor profiles in accordance with controls

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays

Business Process Consultant Senior - HP Business Process Design

Responsible for a range of process improvement and process management activities...

Location

United States , Irving

Salary:

Not provided

CHRISTUS Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required
Bachelor's degree OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field
Graduate degree preferred
Minimum eight (8) years of process improvement, management consulting, change management, or related business experience
Health care or insurance experience preferred
Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification preferred

Job Responsibility

Data Analysis: Reviews data analyses prepared by less senior analysts/consultants. Defines requirements for data and sets standards of data collection. Support staff in resolving issues that prevent customer agreement
Research: Reviews best practice research prepared by less senior analysts/consultants. Makes recommendations on appropriate solutions based on research
selects from alternatives presented
Process Architecture: Designs more complex processes and reviews the work of less senior analysts/consultants. Ensures process mapping is complete
provides feedback and guidance to analysts/consultants. Interviews stakeholders and process owners to define processes. Defines standards and methods
Process Recommendations: Reviews business requirements and related impact analyses for highly complex processes. Leads the development of recommendations by less senior analysts/consultants. Negotiates final requirements and mediates impacts across all stakeholders. May apply Lean/Six Sigma concepts and techniques to process improvement initiatives, including completing Lean/Six Sigma analyses and tasks. Shares accountability for realization of results with process owners and will present recommendations to stakeholders and process owners
Performance Management & Control: Defines, develops and evaluates performance metrics to establish process success, including working with multiple stakeholders, often with competing/conflicting objectives, to ensure cohesive and reachable measures of success Reviews data post- implementation to measure success
defines standards of improvement success
Change Management: Leads or partners in change management activities associated with process improvement. Engages leadership and stakeholders to obtain support and buy in for changes. Champions process improvement efforts and a continual process improvement culture. Partners with management, project champions, and process owners to align process improvement initiatives with business objectives
Leadership: Influence executive leadership teams (VP / System Director level) and cascade work & process improvements down through their staff. Drive results via matrixed accountabilities. (For Six Sigma Master Black Belts): Creates a sense of urgency around change efforts by ensuring actions are taken to anticipate and overcome obstacles and resistance to change. Defines and documents standards of performance and productivity for Lean/Six Sigma function for approval by organizational leadership. Identifies metrics needed to track effectiveness of business processes and operations. Establishes an adequate inventory of projects and ensures resources are fully dedicated to Lean/Six Sigma activities. Directs and manages quality reviews and quality control monitoring for Lean/Six Sigma programs. Tracks progress of Six Sigma Green Belt consultants and Black Belt Consultants in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Trains other employees in Lean/Six Sigma concepts and techniques. Coaches and mentors employees seeking Green Belt and Black Belt certification

Fulltime

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Payroll Accounting Consultant

We are looking for a Payroll Accounting Consultant to support a high-visibility ...

Location

United States , Rochester

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in payroll, payroll accounting, or a related finance function
Demonstrated experience supporting payroll operations for a workforce of more than 500 employees
Strong knowledge of general ledger processes, payroll accounting entries, and account reconciliation practices
Ability to investigate discrepancies, perform detailed analysis, and resolve payroll-related financial issues
Proficiency with Excel and experience working in Oracle or comparable enterprise systems
Background in union reporting, union reconciliations, or union contract payroll support is highly preferred
Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative, business-partner-oriented environment

Job Responsibility

Provide payroll accounting support for a large employee population, ensuring accurate financial reporting and alignment between payroll and accounting records
Review and reconcile benefit-related balances, investigate variances, and deliver meaningful analysis to support decision-making
Correct payroll discrepancies and assist with cleanup activities tied to recent payroll and finance system changes
Maintain and refine payroll-to-general-ledger mapping to improve accuracy across accounting entries and downstream reporting
Prepare account reconciliations, resolve outstanding items, and partner with finance to keep records current and balanced
Support union reporting and reconciliation activities when applicable, including validation of payroll-related obligations under union agreements
Help design, document, and implement practical payroll accounting procedures that improve consistency and internal controls
Collaborate across payroll, finance, and operational teams in a highly visible business-facing role that requires clear communication and active participation
Use Oracle and Excel to analyze payroll data, validate transactions, and support ongoing reporting needs

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Business Process Consultant

The Engineering Process Consultant will engage in a diverse set of tasks spannin...

Location

United States , Chantilly

Salary:

Not provided

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field
BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5
Advanced knowledge and experience with MS Excel

Job Responsibility

Documenting and evaluating business processes
making recommendations for process improvements
and producing a variety of communications, ranging from informal emails to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, and executive briefings
Providing financial risk management program support, including maintaining financial and audit risk management and remediation efforts to support a clean audit opinion and strengthen internal controls
Providing a range of resource and budget management support
assessing the impact of new guidance on financial operations
and supporting the implementation of new guidance, as applicable
Analyzing portfolios, programs, and projects to identify risks and support the Sponsor in developing, applying, and monitoring mitigations

Fulltime

Accounting Consultant - Broker Dealer SME

Our client is looking for an accounting consultant with extensive broker dealer ...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive accounting experience within broker-dealer environments, with strong subject matter expertise in related reconciliation issues
Proven background in account reconciliation, including investigation of balance discrepancies across multiple systems
Solid understanding of month-end close activities, general ledger processes, and journal entry support
Experience working with financial statement audits and maintaining documentation that stands up to detailed review
Ability to extract, organize, and analyze data from system-generated reports and accounting query tools
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify root causes and document clear corrective actions
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across accounting and operational teams.

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end review of reconciliation variances related to trade date versus settlement date activity within the client’s accounting environment
Analyze data from reporting tools, system queries, and accounting extracts to compare balances after month-end postings have been completed
Trace journal entries to supporting detail and refine the connection between accounting records and underlying source data
Prepare reconciliations that clearly separate balances by system and, when needed, further organize results by customer or organizational grouping
Redesign reconciliation workpapers to present trade date and settlement date balances in a side-by-side format for easier review
Gather additional reports and supporting documentation to resolve exceptions and close gaps in the reconciliation process
Compile one fully supported monthly reconciliation package for detailed analysis and stakeholder review
Partner with internal teams to navigate multiple systems, validate findings, and improve transparency across the reconciliation lifecycle.

What we offer

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Outsourced Finance and Accounting Consultant Intern

As an outsourced finance and accounting consultant intern, you’ll work in a team...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

Not provided

Plante Moran

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, critical thinker, organizational, technical and analytical skills
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
Preferred: On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining your CPA license

Job Responsibility

Perform a variety of accounting functions including but not limited to: Monthly financial close
Financial account reconciliations
Financial statement analysis and fluctuation observations and recommendations
Preparation of balance sheets and income statements
Preparation of sales/payroll/property tax filings
Preparation and filing of Forms 1099
Evaluation of business and accounting processes and procedures
Recognize and provide recommendations for improvements to accounting processes and systems
Interact with other practice areas within management consulting and other areas including but not limited to audit, tax, wealth management and management consulting

What we offer

health
dental
vision
disability
life insurance
Flexible Time Off
pre-determined holidays
401(k) plan
flexible benefits plans
business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement

Fulltime

Program Director Process Improvement - Health Outcomes

The Program Director Process Improvement has direct accountability for developin...

Location

United States , Irving

Salary:

Not provided

CHRISTUS Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business or other healthcare related degree required
Able to design/improve with statistical analyses and report writing
Excellent teaching and speaking skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of computer programs such as: such as Microsoft, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with CHRISTUS leaders and all associates
Scientific performance improvement including Lean, Six Sigma, Change Leadership
Minimum four to five (4-5) years experience in process improvement
Able to design/improve with statistical analyses and report writing

Job Responsibility

Provide consultative services, guide, coach, and train associates and teams on process improvement methods
Coach and train executives and leaders to execute huddle boards
Develops implementation plans for improvement that integrate with corporate system strategic priorities and serve as a liaison between existing dedicated resources at the local level, to promote shared learnings and best practice identification and communication
Collaborate, develop and implement an ongoing assessment/reassessment process for operational efficiencies, with local leaders
Works directly with Corporate or Regional leaders to assist and/or select project team members and drives organizational change by developing corporate and regional high-performance work teams
Works with the teams to identify key opportunities for improvement, set priorities, identify root causes, develop actionable implementation plans, and provide guidance to teams on performance and metrics for monitoring the effectiveness of the process improvement efforts
Participates and leads in developing metrics, analyzing data, developing programs, recommendations, and action plan to drive operational and strategic improvement
Accountable for the development of project documentation of improvement activities and assesses project impact on the workforce, report to key System Executives and teams
Serve as a liaison and resource between existing dedicated resources at the local level to promote shared learnings and best practice identification, standardization, and communication for national best practice models and manages the spread of new ideas
Prepare reports regarding progress, effectiveness, and outcomes of regional and system process improvement initiatives

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