Accounting Analyst

Smcpafirm; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Disability (LTD/STD)

HSA/FSA cards

Paid time off

Job summary

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is a growing CPA and advisory firm seeking an experienced Accounting Analyst to support billing, collections, and accounting operations at our Troy office.

You will manage the client billing lifecycle, monitor AR, and support monthly accounting processes, financial reporting, and operational analysis alongside leadership and engagement teams. You will bring five+ years of accounting experience, strong reconciliations and journal entries skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in accounting, finance, billing, accounts receivable, or a related field.
• Strong experience in reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Experience with client account management and financial reporting; familiarity with QuickBooks or practice management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work with leadership, engagement teams, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the client billing lifecycle, including WIP analysis and drafting invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable and collections and administer client holds.
• Analyze WIP and identify billing opportunities to improve revenue realization.
• Maintain accurate client and billing information and employee bill/cost rates.
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable, WIP aging, realization, and production reports.
• Support month-end close with reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable, including preparation and issuance of 1099s.
• Assist with cash receipts, bank deposits, and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvements and support special projects.
• Provide support to Directors as needed.

Skills

Billing lifecycle

Accounts receivable

WIP analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

QuickBooks

Practice management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is a growing CPA and advisory firm recognized for its collaborative culture, high standards, and commitment to excellence. We're seeking an experienced Accounting Analyst to support the firm's billing, collections, and accounting operations at our Troy office.

The Accounting Analyst will report to the Director of Operations and manage key aspects of the client billing and collections lifecycle while supporting monthly accounting processes, financial reporting, and operational analysis. This role will work closely with firm leadership and engagement teams to maintain accurate financial and client data, identify billing opportunities, and support efficient accounting processes.

What You'll Do

• Manage the client billing lifecycle, including WIP analysis, draft invoices, billing adjustments, finance charges, and client-specific billing requirements.
• Monitor accounts receivable and collections, follow up on past-due accounts, and administer client account holds in accordance with firm policies.
• Analyze WIP and collaborate with engagement teams to identify billing opportunities and improve revenue realization.
• Maintain accurate client and billing information, including billing groups, responsible positions, billing instructions, and employee bill and cost rates.
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable, WIP aging, realization, production, and other financial and operational reports.
• Support month-end accounting close, including account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and supporting workpapers.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including preparation and issuance of 1099s.
• Assist with cash receipts, bank deposits, bank reconciliations, and other accounting activities as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing, collections, and accounting processes and assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide additional support to the Director of Operations and Managing Director as needed.

What You Bring

• Five or more years of experience in accounting, finance, billing, accounts receivable, or a related field, with significant experience in billing, collections, and WIP.
• Strong accounting experience, including reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and month-end close.
• Experience with client account management, financial reporting, and analyzing billing and operational data; experience with QuickBooks or accounting/practice management systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with firm leadership, engagement teams, and staff.
• Sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to identify issues proactively and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively use accounting and practice management systems.

Physical Requirements

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The position may require sitting or standing for extended periods, working at a computer, communicating in person and by phone, and occasionally lifting or moving standard office materials.

• Salary: To be determined based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance options; a 401(k) plan with employer match; voluntary long-term and short-term disability options; HSA/FSA cards; and paid time off.

Join a team that values collaboration, initiative, and excellence, and play a key role in supporting the financial and operational success of a growing firm built on trusted relationships and long-term success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schlaupitz Madhavan, PC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or hair texture and style.