GL Accountant

Job ID#: 34724

Overview
We’re searching for an experienced accounting consultant to support a fixed asset and construction-in-progress (CIP) cleanup project for one of our high-growth, private equity–backed clients. The organization has experienced rapid growth through acquisitions and is preparing an auditable opening balance sheet under a tight deadline.

This is a critical, short-term engagement ideal for a hands-on accountant who can quickly assess detailed expense data, apply capitalization judgment, and work independently with minimal ramp-up.

Project Scope
The consultant will assist with the cleanup of approximately $4 million of remaining CIP and expense activity (from an original $10 million review) covering a three-year period. The work involves reviewing invoices, identifying individual assets, and preparing data for final review by leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze construction-in-progress (CIP) and expense transactions spanning multiple years
• Pull and review detailed invoices and supporting documentation
• Identify and group costs into appropriate fixed asset units for capitalization
• Apply sound accounting judgment to determine capitalizable vs. non-capitalizable costs
• Organize and present findings in a clear, reviewable format for leadership
• Partner with the client’s accounting leadership to meet tight audit deadlines
• Ensure work is accurate, well-documented, and audit-ready

Deliverables

• Clean, organized fixed asset schedules
• Clearly identified asset groupings tied to supporting invoices
• Data prepared to a “review-ready” stage for final approval

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong hands-on accounting background (Senior Accountant level or above preferred)
• Proven experience with fixed assets, CIP, and capitalization analysis
• Experience supporting audits or preparing audit-ready schedules
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions and apply judgment
• Prior experience in project-based or consulting roles is a strong plus

Preferred Experience

• Fixed asset cleanups or post-acquisition accounting projects
• Multi-entity or acquisition-heavy environments
• Public accounting or advisory background (Big Four or national firm a plus, not required)

Timeline & Expectations

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Approximately 3 weeks (full-speed engagement)
• Conversion: This is a project-only role with no expectation of full-time conversion

Why This Project

• High-impact, clearly defined scope
• Short-term engagement with meaningful responsibility

Opportunity to leverage deep accounting expertise without a long-term commitment

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