Client Accounting Services Senior Accountant

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Wakefield (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing regional public accounting firm in Wakefield, MA. You will work in the Client Accounting Services Group, taking ownership of engagements and supporting the CAS/Advisory practice.

The role offers hybrid work in Wakefield, MA, with a path to broaden exposure beyond traditional audit and tax through client-facing responsibilities and close collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA preferred but not required; experience with accounting software and technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outsourced accounting and client accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow analysis.
• Work directly with client management to identify accounting issues and provide recommendations.
• Support accounting system implementations, process improvements, and the continued growth of the CAS / Advisory practice.

Job description

A growing regional public accounting firm is expanding its Client Accounting Services Group and is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team in Wakefield, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for a public accounting professional who enjoys working directly with clients and wants broader exposure beyond traditional audit and tax.

The Senior Accountant will work across a diverse client base, take ownership of accounting engagements, and help build and grow the firm’s CAS / Advisory practice.

$90,000–$130,000

Hybrid – Wakefield, MA

Job Description

• Provide outsourced accounting and client accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow analysis
• Work directly with client management to identify accounting issues and provide recommendations
• Support accounting system implementations, process improvements, and the continued growth of the CAS / Advisory practice

Job Requirements

• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
• Client-facing experience with strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• CPA preferred but not required; experience with accounting software and technology is a plus