Senior Accountant – Client Accounting End Close

We’re a growing fractional CFO / finance team supporting small to mid-sized businesses with high-quality accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. We run clean books, close on time, and communicate clearly—our clients rely on us for accuracy and consistency.

The Role

This is a hands‑on Senior Accountant position focused on client accounting execution and month‑end close. You’ll own reconciliations, drive close checklists, resolve issues proactively, and produce reliable monthly reporting in Quick Books Online. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in clean work, and can operate across multiple clients without letting details slip.

What You’ll Do

• Own month‑end close for a portfolio of clients (QBO) with consistent timelines and deliverables
• Perform bank/credit card reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, payroll entries, etc.)
• Maintain clean supporting schedules (prepaids, fixed assets, AR/AP reconciliations as applicable)
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies; improve processes to prevent recurring issues
• Produce monthly financial statements and supporting reporting packages
• Coordinate with the fractional CFO team on close status, open items, and client priorities
• Support client onboarding, cleanups, and standardization of accounting processes
• Assist with CPA/tax support requests and year‑end documentation as needed

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• You can run a full close cycle for assigned clients with minimal oversight
• Reconciliations are clean, support is organized, and open items are tracked to resolution
• Close timelines are predictable, communication is proactive, and recurring issues decline

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience with strong month‑end close ownership
• Deep proficiency in Quick Books Online
• Strong reconciliation discipline and comfort troubleshooting messy books
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across clients
• Clear written and verbal communication (you flag issues early and propose solutions)
• High integrity and attention to detail—accuracy matters here

Nice to Have

• Experience in outsourced accounting, public accounting, or multi‑entity environments
• Familiarity with common tools (Excel, bill pay/expense tools, payroll platforms)
• Prior experience supporting CPA/tax requests and year‑end close

Why This Role

• High ownership and visibility—your work directly impacts client confidence
• Stable, long‑term position with a team that values quality and reliability
• Opportunity to grow as the firm grows (expanded client responsibility over time)