Client Accounting Specialist

Frontline Source Group; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

4 weeks PTO plus Holidays

100% paid employee benefits

401k with Match

Job summary

Frontline Source Group is seeking a Client Accounting Specialist in Richardson, TX, offering a hybrid direct-hire arrangement. You will manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of small to mid-sized clients, handling ledgers, reconciliations, payroll entries, and monthly financial statements.

The role requires 3–7+ years of full-charge bookkeeping, strong Excel and QuickBooks Online experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills. CPA firm experience is a plus and Canopy is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of full charge bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and accounting for multiple business clients.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial records.
• Record daily financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable; prepare invoices and monitor collections.
• Record payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll reports; perform month-end and year-end closing.

Skills

Reconciliation

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Outlook

QuickBooks Desktop

Bill.com

Canopy

Job description

Client Accounting Specialist

Our client located in Richardson, TX is in need of a Client Accounting Specialist. This is a hybrid direct hire opportunity.

Company Profile

Full Service CPA Firm

Client Accounting Specialist Role

The Client Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing the complete bookkeeping and accounting functions for a portfolio of small and mid sized business clients. This position requires strong accounting knowledge, exceptional organization, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements while delivering accurate financial reporting and outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and accounting for multiple business clients.
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and financial records.
• Record daily financial transactions.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare customer invoices and monitor collections.
• Record payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll reports.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Complete month end and year end closing procedures.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including: Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare sales tax returns and reconcile sales tax accounts.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist clients with accounting questions and software support.
• Maintain organized electronic client files.
• Communicate with clients regarding missing information and outstanding items.
• Support senior accountants with year end tax preparation by ensuring books are complete and accurate.
• Identify opportunities to improve client accounting processes and internal controls.
• Perform bookkeeping cleanup projects for new clients.

Client Accounting Specialist Background Profile

• Required 3 to 7+ years of full charge bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong reconciliation and problem solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Customer focused with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Preferred Public accounting or CPA firm experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Experience with Bill.com or similar accounts payable software.
• Experience with Canopy or another practice management system.

Features and Benefits

• Bonus
• 4 weeks PTO plus Holidays
• 100% paid employee benefits
• 401k with Match