Job Description

Senior Accountant – Client Accounting Services (CAS)

Department: Accounting Services
Reports To: Accounting Manager / Director of Accounting

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing accounting operations for multiple client entities within the firm's Client Accounting Services (CAS) practice. This role leads the month-end close process, reviews work performed by junior staff, prepares financial statements, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, experience in outsourced or public accounting environments, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting Management

• Manage accounting operations for multiple client entities across various industries

• Maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts and financial records

• Oversee and review work performed by Accountants and Bookkeepers

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting standards

Month-End Close

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes

• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and adjustments

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations

• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including:

  • Balance Sheet

  • Profit & Loss

  • Cash Flow Reports

• Provide clear and actionable financial insights to clients and internal teams
• Analyze financial results and identify variances or trends

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned clients
• Communicate financial results, resolve accounting inquiries, and follow up on missing documentation

• Support onboarding of new clients and review historical financial data

Accounting Cleanup & Process Improvement

• Lead clean-up and reconciliation of historical financial records

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements

• Support implementation of accounting systems and automation tools

Compliance & Audit Support

• Support tax preparation and audit requirements

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – REQUIRED

• 4–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in:

  • Outsourced accounting services

  • Public accounting

  • Accounting services firms

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience handling multiple client entities or sets of books

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with cloud accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite)

Preferred

• Experience in Client Accounting Services (CAS)

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

• Familiarity with accounting automation tools and integrated systems

Core Competencies

• Strong technical accounting expertise

• Leadership and team mentorship

• Client communication and relationship management

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

• Time management and prioritization