Client Accountant — Billing, Forecasting & Client P&L

BarkleyOKRP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BarkleyOKRP’s Finance Team is seeking a Client Accountant who will manage client billing, revenue recognition, and financial insights for assigned accounts in a dynamic agency setting. You’ll collaborate with Client Experience, Media, and Production teams to translate contracts into accurate job setups, forecasts, and reports, while ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

This role rewards precision, cross-functional partnerships, and the ability to balance structure with variety in a

Qualifications

• Experience with financial/accounting systems and Excel-based reporting.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Clear communication with non-finance stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of job-based accounting, client billing, and ASC 606.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly client billing across agency fees, production costs, and media where applicable.
• Manage revenue recognition, reconciliations, accruals and deferrals for assigned clients.
• Maintain revenue forecasts, pipelines, budgets, and lead monthly forecast reviews.
• Partner with client teams to understand client P&Ls and financial health.
• Review contracts and billing terms for accuracy and optimization.
• Monitor receivables and resolve outstanding balances with clients.
• Provide detailed job-level financial insights to Client Experience teams.
• Prepare reporting to help leadership understand project performance and trends.
• Assist with annual audits and ensure documentation is audit-ready.
• Leverage financial systems to identify efficiencies and build reports.

Skills

Financial systems experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ASC 606 understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

3–4 years accounting/finance experience

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

BarkleyOKRP’s Finance Team is seeking a Client Accountant who will manage client billing, revenue recognition, and financial insights for assigned accounts in a dynamic agency setting. You’ll collaborate with Client Experience, Media, and Production teams to translate contracts into accurate job setups, forecasts, and reports, while ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

This role rewards precision, cross-functional partnerships, and the ability to balance structure with variety in a