Key Responsibilities<br>• Serve as the primary accounting contact and advisor for an assigned portfolio of client accounts.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.<br>• Set up, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Online files, including chart of accounts, classes, locations, and integrations.<br>• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for clients.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other key balance sheet accounts.<br>• Develop and monitor client-specific accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for clients; provide insights and recommendations.<br>• Review work performed by staff/accounting specialists, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.<br>• Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to support year-end engagements and information requests.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology and workflow enhancements for clients.<br>• Assist with onboarding new clients, including needs assessment, engagement scoping, and system setup.<br>• Manage engagement deadlines and priorities across multiple clients, communicating proactively with internal teams and client management.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred but not required.<br>• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisor/manager responsibilities.<br>• Prior experience in a CPA firm or client accounting services environment strongly preferred.<br>• Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including advanced features and third-party app integrations.<br>• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for small to mid-sized businesses.<br>• Experience with non-profit organizations and various reporting requirements related to non-profits.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.<br>• Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and delegation.<br>• High level of comfort working in cloud-based and paperless environments.<br>• Excellent communication and client service skills.<br>• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to join their team. This role supports financial analysis, pricing, and management reporting while also contributing to core accounting activities such as month-end close and account reconciliations. The Junior Financial Analyst will work closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting, improve margin visibility, and support data-driven business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial and Cost Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with financial and cost analysis, including product costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting.</li><li>Support margin analysis across products and customers to help commercial and operations teams make informed decisions.</li><li>Identify key cost drivers and variances and highlight opportunities for cost optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>Pricing and Margin Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support pricing analysis for new and existing products, including customer-specific pricing and margin review.</li><li>Analyze gross margin by product, customer, and channel and provide insights to support pricing strategies.</li><li>Assist with scenario modeling related to cost changes, volume assumptions, and pricing decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Month-End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare recurring management and operational reports, including financial summaries, margin analysis, and key performance indicators.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and accrual entries.</li><li>Research and help resolve variances between subledgers and the general ledger.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Data Integrity and Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial and operational data used in analysis.</li><li>Support improvements to financial reporting templates, reconciliation processes, and analytical workflows.</li><li>Assist with ERP and EPM data extraction, reporting, and reconciliation activities.</li><li>Document processes and support internal and external audit requests as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809.</p>