Client Accounting Specialist

Welch Couch & Company, PA; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Stable, growing team

Job summary

Welch, Couch & Company, PA is seeking a Client Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting Services team, managing books and payroll for a portfolio of clients across various industries.

This hands-on, detail-driven role focuses on bookkeeping, payroll processing, and general ledger tasks with opportunities to collaborate across offices in Arkansas and Missouri.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with financial statements, general ledger accounting, payroll processing, payroll tax deposits, and filing payroll forms with the IRS and state agencies.
• Accounting degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining general ledger accounting and preparing financial statements for client accounts
• Processing client payroll accurately and on schedule
• Making payroll tax deposits and ensuring timely compliance
• Preparing and filing required payroll forms with the IRS and state agencies
• Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Communicating with clients on bookkeeping and payroll matters

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

General ledger accounting

Financial statement prep

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Thomson Reuters Accounting CS

Job description

Location: Batesville, AR · Little Rock, AR · West Plains, MO (position may be filled in any of our three offices)

Employment type: Full-time, on-site

Department: Accounting Services

Experience level: 2+ years

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

About Us

Welch, Couch & Company, PA is an established CPA firm of approximately 30 professionals serving clients across Arkansas and Missouri from our offices in Batesville, Little Rock, and West Plains. We provide audit, tax, accounting services, and advisory with the personal attention of a regional firm and the technical depth our clients rely on. We're growing, and we're looking for a Client Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting Services team.

The Role

As a Client Accounting Specialist in our Accounting Services department, you'll manage the books and payroll for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries — serving as their outsourced accounting function and a trusted point of contact. This is a hands‑on, detail-driven role for someone who takes ownership of their work and enjoys doing it well.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining general ledger accounting and preparing financial statements for client accounts
• Processing client payroll accurately and on schedule
• Making payroll tax deposits and ensuring timely compliance
• Preparing and filing required payroll forms with the IRS and applicable state agencies
• Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Communicating with clients on bookkeeping and payroll matters

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and general ledger accounting
• Hands‑on experience with financial statements, general ledger accounting, payroll processing, payroll tax deposits, and filing payroll forms with the IRS and state agencies
• Accounting degree preferred (significant relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Accounting CS
• Familiarity with multi‑state payroll

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on your experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• A stable, valued role on a growing team, with ownership of the clients and work you manage
• Your choice of three office locations across Arkansas and Missouri

Welch, Couch & Company, PA is an equal opportunity employer.