KSM

SeniorAssociate-AccountingAdvisory

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Associate - Accounting Advisory at KSM. Skills: Accounting Advisory, Purchase Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions. Assist in obtaining, organizing, and preparing data for purchase accounting (ASC 805) and purchase price adjustments, including review of purchase agreements and related schedules. Apply purchase agreement elements to opening balance sheets and price adjustment mechanisms, document assumptions and conclusions”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet deadlines; Produce audit-ready workpapers; Achieve client service standards

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Identify issues; Apply critical thinking; Ask the right questions; Follow items through resolution; Analyze supporting documentation; Resolve client issues

Eligibility Requirements

Minimal travel as needed to various client sites or Indianapolis (less than 5%)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or CPA preferred or actively pursuing, 2 - 4 + years of relevant experience in professional accounting services (audit, transaction services, or advisory) or similar relevant experience in mergers & acquisitions, working knowledge of U. S. GAAP with application (ASC 805 and ASC 810 exposure a plus), Excel skills with the ability to build, maintain, and troubleshoot schedules, tie-outs, and support tables, presentation and analytical skills, detail-oriented, able to identify issues, apply critical thinking, ask the right questions, and follow items through resolution, project execution skills: able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate status/risks effectively, Able to adapt communication style to successfully convey objectives and outcomes to clients and internal team members, Comfortable supporting ad-hoc accounting advisory/CFO-controller services, including close support, reconciliations, journal entries, and management reporting, Able to quickly learn client processes and produce audit-ready workpapers, Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment while managing client projects, requests, or challenges professionally

Nice to Have

Additional experience in industry is a plus, ASC 805 and ASC 810 exposure a plus, strong interest and relevant audit exposure acceptable

What You'll Do.

and preparing data for purchase accounting (ASC 805) and purchase price adjustments

including review of purchase agreements and related schedules

Apply purchase agreement elements to opening balance sheets and price adjustment mechanisms

document assumptions and conclusions

Support meetings and discussions with target company management to obtain pertinent summarize outcomes and action items

Own assigned workstreams and deliverables

moving them toward completion while proactively identifying risks

Support clients in navigating post-closing matters and disputes by organizing facts

analyzing supporting documentation

and preparing schedules

Contribute to a variety of projects including accounting investigations

internal control/process consulting

and technical accounting memo writing

Support interim CFO/controller services by assisting with monthly close

account reconciliations

and financial statement preparation

Help improve close and reporting processes by developing checklists

standardized workpapers

and management reporting packages (KPIs

and other stakeholder readiness by organizing support

drafting PBC schedules

and coordinating communications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with project team leads to execute workstreams and ensure deadlines are met; Collaborate with team members regarding client issues and potential solutions

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly; Escalate issues early; Adapt communication style to successfully convey objectives and outcomes to clients and internal team members; Communicate status/risks effectively

Process & Methodology

Own assigned workstreams and deliverables, moving them toward completion while proactively identifying risks, open items, and next steps, Manage multiple priorities, Meet deadlines, Communicate status/risks effectively

Full Job Description

_**Job Description:**_ We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success. We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you. # **Responsibilities:** * Assist in obtaining, organizing, and preparing data for purchase accounting (ASC 805) and purchase price adjustments, including review of purchase agreements and related schedules * Apply purchase agreement elements to opening balance sheets and price adjustment mechanisms, document assumptions and conclusions * Support meetings and discussions with target company management to obtain pertinent information; summarize outcomes and action items * Own assigned workstreams and deliverables, moving them toward completion while proactively identifying risks, open items, and next steps * Support clients in navigating po

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