Senior Accountant

Gilbert CPAs; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gilbert CPAs is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Sacramento team. You will build and manage client relationships, provide GAAP-based financial reporting, and oversee multiple engagements with direct client contact on a regular basis.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule after training, with three days in the Sacramento office and up to two remote days, plus a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth within a large regional firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably in public accounting or CAS.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with clients from day one.
• Direct contact with clients on a regular basis and oversee engagements.
• Occasional travel to client offices for meetings or seminars as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Bill.com

Saasant

Ramp

Job description

Do you love public accounting and want to join a team that will encourage your professional growth and afford you the opportunity to work with a diverse client base? Would you appreciate being a part of a firm that truly values your efforts and contributions? Supportive, motivating, inclusive, and approachable leadership are more than words to us; at Gilbert, they are our foundation.

Gilbert CPAs is one of the largest regional accounting firms and has been serving individuals and organizations in Sacramento and throughout California since 1984. We offer audit, tax, and consulting services to a wide variety of clients, including privately held businesses, non‑profits, public entity risk pools, educational entities, governmental entities, and employee benefit plans. We’re passionate about what we do and the clients we serve. We have been recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as an A+ Employer.

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our client service team in our accounting services department. As a Senior Accountant, you will immediately begin building and managing relationships with clients. You will have direct contact with clients on a regular basis. Same‑day travel for work at the client’s office, meetings, or seminars is required at times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 5+ years of relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience required, preferably in public accounting or a Client Accounting Services (CAS) environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously preferred
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online required; QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred
• General tax knowledge related to small business sales tax, payroll tax, and income tax preferred
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Experience with accounting software and automation platforms such as Bill.com, Saasant, Ramp, and similar tools preferred
• Strong leadership, customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels inside and outside the organization
• Proven ability to take initiative, anticipate challenges, develop solutions, exercise sound judgment, prioritize tasks, multitask, and work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously preferred
• Relevant work experience such as 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting or CAS environment
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software platforms such as Bill.com, Saasant, Ramp, etc. preferred.
• Robust skillset as it relates to: Leadership, customer service, verbal and written communication, organization, etc.
• Ability to: interact with all levels inside and outside the organization, take initiative, anticipate problems, and formulate resolutions, exercise good judgment/decision making, prioritize and multitask, work independently, etc.

This role is based out of our Sacramento office. A hybrid work schedule is offered after the training period, with three days in the office and potentially two days remote; however, this is dependent upon client service needs.

Benefits: Gilbert CPA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, paid life insurance and long‑term disability, generous paid time off, and approximately 10 days paid holiday. The firm is also pleased to provide employees with a training budget for professional development and professional licensure. EOE