Client Accounting Specialist

Pay: $25.00–$45.00 per hour

Schedule: Part-time to full-time with flexible scheduling

Location: In person – Ada, Michigan

About the Role

Dan Carter Advisors is seeking an experienced Client Accounting Specialist to join our growing CPA firm. In this client-facing role, you will provide recurring accounting services to multiple closely held businesses, prepare meaningful financial reports, assist with annual financial statements and income tax returns, and help clients address their day-to-day accounting needs.

This position may be structured as either part-time or full-time, depending on the successful candidate’s interests and availability. Our employees have the flexibility to set their own work schedules while meeting client needs and established deadlines.

Our team members enjoy a high degree of autonomy while also collaborating in small teams. We do not impose charge-hour goals. Instead, we trust our team members to work efficiently, communicate openly, meet deadlines, and provide excellent service to our clients.

This position also offers opportunities to strengthen client relationships, improve accounting processes and deliverables, support other accounting staff, and grow into a leadership role.

If you currently provide bookkeeping services part-time or as a side business, this position may be an excellent opportunity to expand your accounting experience and work with a broader range of clients. You can build on the skills and flexibility you already have while gaining the support, resources, and professional opportunities that come with being part of an established CPA firm.

What You’ll Do

• Manage monthly accounting responsibilities for multiple clients
• Prepare & post adjusting journal entries
• Prepare accurate monthly financial & management reports
• Oversee accounts payable & client payment processing
• Process some payroll (as needed by client mix)
• Monitor & manage accounts receivable balances
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements & income tax returns
• Review & support work completed by other accounting staff
• Respond to client questions timely, with professionalism & sound judgment
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes & client deliverables

Because this position supports multiple client relationships, the successful candidate will be comfortable managing competing priorities and will enjoy variety in their day-to-day work.

What You Bring

• At least three years of experience in accounting, tax, or bookkeeping
• An associate degree in accounting or a related field; a bachelor’s degree completed or in progress is preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or another cloud-based accounting platform
• A strong understanding of journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, & financial reporting
• A client-service mindset & the ability to communicate clearly & professionally
• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines, & follow through on responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, & problem-solving ability
• Experience in a public accounting or multi-client environment is a plus

Why Dan Carter Advisors?

Dan Carter Advisors is a West Michigan-based CPA firm (offices in Ada) serving closely held businesses in the real estate, construction, retail, not-for-profits, and professional service industries (among others).

We use value pricing and open communication to build strong, collaborative client relationships. By agreeing on fees in advance, we allow clients to contact our team without worrying about an additional bill for every conversation.

Our work extends beyond traditional bookkeeping and tax compliance. We help business owners solve problems, secure financing, structure entities, improve financial processes, and navigate complex tax matters. If you enjoy working directly with entrepreneurs and helping small businesses succeed, you will find meaningful opportunities to contribute and grow at Dan Carter Advisors.

Job type: Part-time to full-time

Work location: In person w/ remote