Senior Accountant

RBT CPAs is looking for an experienced Accountant that doesn't want to work more than 55 hours during busy season. That wants to have a work / life balance. In addition, the ideal candidate doesn't want to commute 4 hours a day and appreciates the benefit of having a great place to work from less than 30 minutes from home. The only catch. The candidate we are looking for will have 3 - 5 years of Public Accounting Experience.

If you are a staffing agency please do not email that you have candidates available now.

Position Summary

The Client Service Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory services to a portfolio of clients across various industries. This position serves as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, responsive communication, and timely completion of assignments that support both compliance and business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for assigned clients, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, payroll entries, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) in compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in preparation of business and individual tax returns, including gathering client data and performing preliminary workpapers.
• Coordinate workflow with clients to ensure timely receipt of information and delivery of work products.
• Provide responsive, proactive client communication, including periodic check-ins and advisory conversations.
• Perform variance analysis and prepare management reports to support business operations.
• Support new client onboarding and setup of accounting systems, chart of accounts, and standardized financial processes.
• Collaborate with supervisors and partners to identify opportunities to expand service offerings or improve client results.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through continuing professional education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–4 years of experience in a public accounting firm or similar client-service environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (Online and Desktop), Xero, or similar accounting platforms; advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with tax preparation software a plus (e.g., UltraTax, CCH Axcess, ProSeries).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset.
• CPA or working toward CPA licensure preferred.

RBT CPAs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: RBT CPAs, LLP will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to RBT CPAs Partners and/or Team Members at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, RBT CPAS will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of RBT CPAs, LLP.