4-7 years of professional experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
Experience managing multiple clients and competing deadlines
Proficient with accounting software like QuickBooks; familiarity with Unanet or Procas is beneficial
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Perform full-cycle accounting services for clients, including journal entries and account reconciliations
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements
Create high-quality workpapers in compliance with standards
Identify and resolve discrepancies and posting errors
Support accounting processes for government contractors and nonprofits
Serve as the primary contact for client communications and accounting inquiries
Collaborate with Managers and Partners on workload planning and client deliverables
Benefits
Hybrid remote work opportunity
Professional development and training
Potential for mentorship opportunities
Flexible working hours within corporate office hours (8 am-5 pm EST)
Supportive team environment
Full Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support our outsourced accounting services practice. This role is firmly rooted in client-facing public accounting and is ideal for professional who has spent multiple years in a client-facing public or outsourced accounting environment. Success in this role requires deep experience in full-cycle accounting, both the skill and passion in client communication and problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple clients with varying service levels (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations is highly valued, but we are open to candidates with strong outsourced accounting or public accounting backgrounds who are eager to deepen their exposure to these areas.
The Senior Accountant will work closely with Managers and Partners and will serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.
Key Responsibilities
Client Accounting & Close Support
Perform full-cycle accounting services for assigned clients, including:
Journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations
Month-end and quarter-end close processes
Preparation of internal-use financial statements
Prepare and maintain high-quality workpapers and supporting schedules in accordance with public accounting and firm standards
Identify discrepancies, cutoff issues, and posting errors and propose appropriate resolutions
Government Contracting / Nonprofit Exposure (as applicable)
Support accounting for government contractors, including:
Understanding indirect cost structures and labor allocations
Assisting with timekeeping, invoicing, and compliance-related reporting
Advise on allowability of expenses under relevant FAR & CAS principles
Support client DCAA compliance
Support nonprofit clients, including:
Fund accounting concepts
Grant tracking and restricted/unrestricted activity
Assist with compliance-related filings and projects such as:
1099 preparation
Personal property tax, BPOL, or similar filings (as applicable)
Audit support or special projects
Business registrations
Client Communication
Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned clients
Communicate professionally and clearly with clients regarding:
Accounting questions
Document requests
Timing and deliverables
Participate in and, over time, lead routine client calls related to accounting matters
Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships
Collaboration & Team Support
Work collaboratively with Managers and Partners on workload planning and client deliverables
Provide feedback to improve internal templates, processes, and documentation
Assist in training or mentoring junior staff, as needed
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
4-7 years of professional experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
Experience working with multiple clients and managing competing deadlines
Proficiency with common accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online/Desktop; experience with Unanet, Procas, or similar systems is a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and internal stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations
Familiarity with FAR Part 31, indirect cost concepts, or grant accounting
Strong understanding of accounting for payroll transactions
Experience with partnership accounting
CPA or CPA-eligible status
Experience working in a remote or hybrid public accounting environment
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
**This is a hybrid remote position, full-time, the corporate office hours 8am-5 pm EST**
