Private Client Solutions Accounting Specialist

Colorado Railroad Museum; Woodland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly in Woodland Hills, CA seeks an Accounting Associate to support multi-generational client needs with accurate accounting and strong client relationships. You will manage daily operations, perform month-end closes, and prepare regulatory filings while collaborating with tax experts to deliver tailored solutions.

This role emphasizes leveraging technology, maintaining accurate records, and delivering high-quality advisory services to families, with a strong emphasis on client

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of general ledger accounting principles.
• Ability to adopt technology to streamline processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building with clients and teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks, plus other software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive accounting services for multi-generational client needs.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for clients.
• Serve as the primary client contact for routine accounting matters.
• Collaborate with internal tax experts to deliver solutions.
• Perform month-end close and journal entries with detailed GL analysis.
• Prepare sales tax reports and monthly/quarterly/annual statements.
• Provide analytics to senior staff for strategic advisory services.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and client experience.
• Provide backup support to other staff and participate in business development.

Skills

General ledger

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Technology proficiency

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

Location: Woodland Hills, CA

Work Arrangement: In-office

A Day in the Life:

• Works on a team to deliver comprehensive accounting services tailored to multi-generational client needs.
• Manages day-to-day accounting operations for clients, acting as an extension of their internal accounting department.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients on routine accounting matters, fostering strong, service-oriented relationships across generations.
• Leverages secure technology solutions to maintain real-time, accurate accounting records.
• Collaborates with internal tax experts to deliver customized solutions to clients.
• Performs timely reconciliation of client bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
• Executes month-end balancing and journal entries, providing detailed analysis of general ledger accounts to support Seniors/Managers during the closing process.
• Prepares reports and filings—including sales tax reports, year-end tax forms, and monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements.
• Provides Senior/Manager with analysis of accounting data to enable strategic, high-level advisory services for family enterprises.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency and client experience.
• Offers backup support to other staff, ensuring continuity of service for clients.
• Contributes to business development initiatives by identifying opportunities to deliver additional value to clients, reinforcing long-term, multi-generational partnerships.
• Supports Private Client Solutions team in fulfilling client-directed special projects, ensuring responsiveness and excellence across a wide range of needs—not limited to accounting services—to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Who You Are:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of general ledger accounting principles, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality for complex, multi-generational family structures.
• Ability to think innovatively to incorporate technology solutions and streamlined processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Proven relationship-building skills, fostering long-term partnerships with clients and internal teams while maintaining discretion and sensitivity to family dynamics.
• High proficiency in technology and accounting platforms, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), QuickBooks, and other specialized software.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to sayabout working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation(as applicable)

$25.00-$32.00 per hour. Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive andequitablepay. Eide Baillycomplies withall local/state regulationsregarding displayingranges.Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Eide Bailly is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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