Senior Accountant

Profit Builders; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Profit Builders is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of clients, ranging from month-end closes to complete accounting cycles for smaller engagements.

You will work under an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager, collaborating within a team-driven environment to ensure accurate financial statements and adherence to client policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Experience with accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• professionalism, discretion, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting responsibilities for an assigned portfolio of clients, with responsibility levels varying by client size and complexity.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for assigned clients.
• Participate in and execute monthly and year-end close processes, including independent close for smaller engagements.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Record general ledger transactions and prepare recurring and adjusting entries (accruals, prepaids, payroll, fixed assets).
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Maintain documentation of client procedures and accounting processes.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial statements and flag variances for review.
• Ensure transactions comply with client policies and internal controls.
• Provide timely responses to client inquiries and requests.
• Proactively communicate issues, risks, and recommendations to the Accounting Manager.
• Guide and support junior staff as needed.
• Assist with new client onboarding and accounting system transitions.
• Assist with additional projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Multi-client management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Professionalism & discretion

Time management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing full-service accounting support for an assigned portfolio of clients. Depending on the size and complexity of each engagement, responsibilities range from owning specific areas of the month-end close process for larger clients to independently managing the full accounting cycle and preparing monthly financial statements for smaller clients.

This role provides the opportunity to work with organizations across multiple industries while developing broad accounting experience, building meaningful client relationships, and taking ownership of the monthly accounting process. Unlike traditional corporate accounting roles that focus on a single company or function, our accountants gain experience across a variety of organizations, systems, and accounting challenges.

The Senior Accountant reports to an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager and works collaboratively within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and standard formulas).
• Experience with accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and accountability.

Essential Functions

• Manage accounting responsibilities for an assigned portfolio of clients, with responsibility levels varying based on client size and complexity.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for assigned clients.
• Participate in and execute monthly and year-end close processes for assigned clients, including independently managing the complete close process for smaller client engagements.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Record general ledger transactions and prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, payroll entries, and fixed assets.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client-specific procedures and accounting processes.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial statements and identify unusual trends or variances for manager review.
• Ensure transactions comply with client policies and internal control procedures.
• Provide timely, professional responses to client inquiries and requests.
• Proactively communicate issues, risks, and recommendations to the Accounting Manager.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Participate in new client onboarding and accounting system transitions.
• Assist with additional projects and initiatives as assigned.