Accounting Associate, Client Accounting & Advisory Services

Jobtailor; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Topeka, KS is seeking an accountant to handle daily bookkeeping for client accounts, update bank feeds, and import transactions. You will prepare journal entries, manage AR tasks, and assist with month-end close under direction from the project manager.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 1 year of accounting experience, and CPA licensure is a plus. Strong communication and accuracy are essential across client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience preferred.
• CPA license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for assigned clients.
• Update bank accounts via online feed.
• Import bank and credit card transactions via manual feed.
• Code bank and credit card transactions.
• Reach out to senior accountant or team lead regarding open items.
• Enter customer deposits and apply payments; AR tasks as assigned.
• Match transactions or enter journal entries from payroll reports.
• Close processes: reconcile, update working papers, post entries.
• Self-review work and ensure accuracy.
• Assist Aprio's Client Accounting & Advisory Services team.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Transaction Coding

Reconciliation

Accounts Receivable

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA License

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for assigned clients
• Update bank accounts via online feed
• Import bank and credit card transactions via manual feed
• Code bank and credit card transactions
• Reach out to the senior accountant/team lead regarding open items to be sent to the project manager
• Enter customer deposits, apply payments, and perform other accounts receivable tasks assigned by the project manager
• Match transactions or enter the appropriate journal entries based on payroll reports
• During closing, complete reconciliation pages in accounting software, update working papers, and post entries in the books
• Self-review work
• Help clients maximize their opportunities as part of Aprio's Client Accounting & Advisory Services team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or any related field
• At least 1 year of working experience in the accounting industry preferred
• A licensed CPA is an advantage
• Can communicate clearly and effectively

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in bookkeeping, transaction coding, and reconciliation processes while effectively communicating with clients and team members. Proficient in managing accounts receivable tasks and utilizing accounting software for accurate financial reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bookkeeping
• Transaction Coding
• Reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Bank Account Management
• Credit Card Transaction Import
• Journal Entry Preparation
• Customer Deposit Entry
• Payroll Report Matching

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Self-Review

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA License

Industry Keywords

• Accounting
• Client Accounting Services
• Advisory Services

Tools & Technologies

• Accounting Software