Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant

WithumSmith+Brown; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC in Houston is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant to join our OASyS team. This hybrid role requires three days in the office, collaborating with clients across construction, manufacturing, distribution, and oilfield services to deliver high-quality accounting help.

You will lead month-end close, review journal entries, manage AP and payroll processes, and support budgeting and analytics while coaching junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership and review responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing accounts payable workflows and payments.
• Reviewing and approving payroll processing and filings.
• Leading month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger accuracy.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving variances.
• Supporting budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics.
• Cooperating with client leadership and coordinating external reviews/audits.
• Strengthening internal controls and improving close and reporting processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Clio

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!Job Description:Withum’s Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant to join our Houston office location. This role will be a hybrid-based position (3 days in the office required). The Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant will work together with team members serving clients in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, distribution and oilfield services.Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.How You’ll Spend Your Time:Collaborating with a team of professionals; assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and supporting development through coaching and feedbackOverseeing accounts payable workflows, including review/approval of vendor and contractor payments and maintenance of appropriate supporting documentationReviewing and approving payroll processing and related filings in collaboration with client HR/payroll providersLeading the month-end close process, including reviewing proposed journal entries, ensuring timely reconciliations, and maintaining an accurate general ledgerReviewing and approving all proposed journal entries (e.g., revenue, payroll, accruals, reclasses) and confirming appropriate supporting detailsReviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving variances, including cash, AR, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, and other key accountsSupporting budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics; helping clients translate results into actionable operational decisionsPartnering with client leadership (owners, administrators, controllers, practice managers) as the day-to-day point of contact; proactively communicating status, risks, and recommendationsCoordinating and facilitating external reviews and annual financial statement audits; managing auditor requests and supporting timely issuance of deliverablesEvaluating and strengthening internal controls; streamlining close and reporting processes; helping implement best practices across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activitiesThe Kind of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance requiredCPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership and review responsibilitiesDemonstrated client service experience (outsourced accounting, advisory, public accounting, or consulting) with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial results and recommendations to non-finance stakeholdersPreferred experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Clio; strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data validation)Experience working within the construction, manufacturing, distribution and oilfield service industries with a basic understanding of accounting reporting preferredStrong knowledge of month-end close, GAAP-based financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal controls; continuous-improvement mindsetInvolvement in their community and desire to “give back”Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.#LI-MD1#LI-HybridWithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.