A reputable CPA firm in the Richardson, TX is seeking an experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Client Accounting Specialist to join their Client Accounting Services (CAS) team. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting services for a portfolio of small and mid-sized business clients across a variety of industries.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, client-focused, and able to manage multiple clients and deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of multiple business clients.
- Maintain general ledgers and ensure accurate financial records.
- Record daily financial transactions.
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare customer invoices and monitor collections.
- Record payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll reports.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries.
- Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, including:
- Balance Sheet
- Profit & Loss Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
- Prepare sales tax returns and reconcile sales tax accounts.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Assist clients with accounting questions and software support.
- Maintain organized electronic client files.
- Communicate with clients regarding missing information and outstanding items.
- Assist senior accountants with year-end tax preparation by ensuring books are complete and
- accurate.
- Identify opportunities to improve client accounting processes and internal controls.
- Perform bookkeeping cleanup projects for new clients.
Qualifications
- 3–7+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience.
- Public accounting or CPA firm experience strongly preferred.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
Software Experience Preferred
- QuickBooks Online (required)
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bill.com or similar accounts payable software
- Experience with practice management systems (Canopy experience is a plus)
- Desired Skills
- Strong reconciliation skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Ability to identify accounting errors independently
- Excellent customer service
- Professional communication with clients
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
- Maintain high-quality bookkeeping with minimal review adjustments.
- Build trusted relationships with clients.
- Effectively manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
- Proactively identify issues and recommend solutions.
- Contribute to an efficient, team-oriented environment focused on exceptional client service.
To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other Public Accounting positions, reach out to Conner Doherty with Gpac at conner.doherty@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
