Hybrid Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant

Withum; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

Withum is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant to join our OASyS team in the United States. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and offers opportunities to lead AP, payroll, and close processes for professional services clients.

You will review journal entries, coordinate audits, strengthen controls, and partner with client leadership to deliver timely, compliant financial statements. CPA preferred; 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership and review responsibilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial results and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Clio; strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data validation)
• Experience working within the professional services industry with a basic understanding of accounting reporting preferred
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, GAAP-based financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal controls; continuous-improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Overseeing accounts payable workflows, including review/approval of vendor and contractor payments and maintenance of appropriate supporting documentation
• Reviewing and approving payroll processing and related filings in collaboration with client HR/payroll providers
• Leading the month-end close process, including reviewing proposed journal entries, ensuring timely reconciliations, and maintaining an accurate general ledger
• Reviewing and approving all proposed journal entries (e.g., revenue, payroll, accruals, reclasses) and confirm appropriate supporting details
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances, including cash, AR, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, and other key accounts
• Supporting budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics; help clients translate results into actionable operational decisions
• Partnering with client leadership as the day-to-day point of contact; proactively communicate status, risks, and recommendations
• Coordinating and facilitating external reviews and annual financial statement audits; manage auditor requests and support timely issuance of deliverables
• Evaluating and strengthening internal controls; streamline close and reporting processes; help implement best practices across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

MBA equivalent

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Clio

Job description

Withum is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant to join our OASyS team in the United States. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and offers opportunities to lead AP, payroll, and close processes for professional services clients.

You will review journal entries, coordinate audits, strengthen controls, and partner with client leadership to deliver timely, compliant financial statements. CPA preferred; 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.