Client Accounting Services Senior Associate

Location: Abilene, TX | Work Arrangement: In-office

About the role

A typical day in the life as a Client Accounting Services Senior Associate might include the following:

• Works on a team to provide accounting services for clients from a multi-faceted approach.
• Actively handles day-to-day accounting needs for clients, functioning as their accounting department.
• Oversees and reviews work of outsourced accounting specialists.
• Serves as a key point of contact on day-to-day accounting matters for the client.
• Utilizes technology to properly account for all accounting transactions for the client in real-time.
• Reconciles client bank accounts.
• Calculates month-end balancing and journal entries and provides an analysis of GL accounts to support or serve as the outsourced controller during the month-end process for clients.
• Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including sales tax reports, year-end tax forms, monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, and other reports required by clients.
• Provides the outsourced CFO with analysis of accounting information for high-level advisory services.
• Makes recommendations on how to streamline processes.
• Coordinates various activities to meet client needs within a specified time frame.
• Assists with training new employees in the outsourced accounting services area and delegates work based on availability and experience.
• Participates in the area of business development.
• Actively seeks out opportunities for Eide Bailly to provide additional services to clients.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license or are working towards obtaining one of these licenses is preferred, but not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Knack for solving problems and easily notice issues while bringing solutions to the table.
• Self-starter and enjoy working independently.
• Well-rounded knowledge of general ledger accounting and principles.
• Ability to think innovatively to incorporate technology solutions and streamlined processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), QuickBooks and using various software packages.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) profit sharing.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Certification incentives.
• Education assistance.
• Referral program.