Senior Accountant – Client Accounting Services

Blue & Co. is more than a CPA advisory firm: We’re a community and we take care of our own. That’s what our mission and culture are all about — empowering employees to live their best lives both inside and outside of work.

 We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Client Accounting Services team based in Cincinnati, OH. As an integral team member, you will work in a fast-paced, professional environment assisting the clients with their general accounting needs.

Position Details:

• Assist clients with close out of monthly, quarterly and/or year-end internal financial statements, which could include preparation of adjusting journal entries.
• Preparation of bank and account reconciliations.
• Frequent communications with clients via phone, email or in-person meetings.
• Assist clients with setup and training of their accounting software.
• Assist clients with process and procedure improvement projects.
• Other miscellaneous projects as assigned including assisting with consulting projects, notice responses, etc.

 Position Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as full charge bookkeeping or staff accountant experience handling all aspect of the accounting functions for a small or mid-size business or 2 years Public Accounting experience.
• Proficient with the use of technology; working knowledge of multiple accounting software packages, experience with QuickBooks Desktop, Enterprise, QBO, and add on software applications is very helpful.
• QuickBooks Online Certification would be considered an advantage.
• Experience with online banking and linking of online banking to software applications.
• Professional communication skills on phone, in person and through email. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Proven ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple clients or projects at the same time.
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Position involves occasional local visits to client locations.

Blue is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position. A background check will be required for employment in this position.