Senior Accountant - CAS

RKL LLP; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Accountant at RKL LLP will manage daily accounting tasks, including sales postings and expense management, and perform initial reviews of financial statements for clients in Lancaster, PA. You will handle month-end close, prepare balance sheets and P&L, and respond to client inquiries to deliver accurate monthly financials in a timely manner.

You will supervise staff, review payroll journals, ensure internal controls, and contribute to process improvements while meeting tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of general accounting and payroll experience in corporate setting.
• CPA or other certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) and prepare and enter month-end adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, financial analyses, and highlight budget variances.
• Set priorities and review the work of team members, including payroll journals, bank transaction coding, and month-end journal entries, and ensure staff adhere to best practices and internal controls.
• Update accounting software with client data and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Prepare for, schedule, and conduct client meetings, ensuring thorough preparation and follow-up on identified tasks, and maintain effective client communication.
• Promptly respond to client inquiries and requests for information within 24 hours while maintaining high-quality customer service.
• Prepare workpapers, review financial statements for accuracy.
• Develop a deep understanding of client industries and accounting operations, and contribute to the improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Retrieve bills from vendor sites and conduct bank and expense management reconciliations.
• File, pay, and track sales tax, ensuring compliance with deadlines and maintaining accurate records.
• Assist and support team members with bill coding, client questions, and fill in for absent teammates as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities and adapt to client needs for month-end closing and other accounting tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Client service orientation

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The Senior Accountant is a multifaceted role, encompassing the diligent completion of daily accounting tasks such as sales postings and expense management. This position involves conducting initial reviews of financial statements and working closely with clients to ensure accurate financial transaction postings. This role is responsible for executing essential month-end tasks, the Senior Accountant prepares financial reports, including balance sheets, and profit & loss statements, while being ready to address client questions and requests. Acting as a key support to clients, the goal is to deliver clean and accurate monthly financials in support of the Client Service Team. This role requires meeting frequent deadlines, maintaining organization, and providing thorough variance explanations, account reconciliations, and accounting research to meet client needs effectively.

Success Factors

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR), and prepare and enter month-end adjusting journal entries
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, financial analyses, and highlight budget variances
• Set priorities and review the work of team members, including payroll journals, bank transaction coding, and month-end journal entries, and ensure staff adhere to best practices and internal controls
• Update accounting software with client data and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Prepare for, schedule, and conduct client meetings, ensuring thorough preparation and follow-up on identified tasks, and maintain effective client communication
• Promptly respond to client inquiries and requests for information within 24 hours while maintaining high-quality customer service
• Prepare workpapers, review financial statements for accuracy
• Develop a deep understanding of client industries and accounting operations, and contribute to the improvement of financial systems and processes
• Retrieve bills from vendor sites and conduct bank and expense management reconciliations
• File, pay, and track sales tax, ensuring compliance with deadlines and maintaining accurate records
• Assist and support team members with bill coding, client questions, and fill in for absent teammates as needed
• Perform additional responsibilities and adapt to client needs for month-end closing and other accounting tasks
• Any other duty as needed to drive to the vison, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of RKL Virtual Management Solutions

People Management and Relationships

• Cultivate and strengthen client relationships by understanding their business goals, ensuring responsive communication, and consistently meeting or exceeding their service expectations
• Lead client meetings with strategic focus, addressing critical financial matters, reviewing progress, and collaboratively setting goals to drive future success
• Proactively seek and value client feedback to enhance service delivery and reinforce a trusting, respectful partnership
• Promote a cooperative team atmosphere by offering support to colleagues, sharing knowledge, and aligning efforts to achieve collective objectives
• Demonstrate respect and build trust with both team members and clients through transparent communication, reliability, and a commitment to ethical conduct
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, actively pursuing professional growth and being receptive to new ideas and constructive feedback

Business Growth

• Demonstrate an understanding of RKL's business model, service lines, and competitive landscape
• Leverage knowledge of client service capabilities to contribute to the firm's growth and client satisfaction
• Stay informed on technological advancements and their potential impact on the firm's success and service delivery

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And/or Ability

• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills; ability to shift focus and adapt to changes

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of general accounting and payroll experience in a corporate setting required
• CPA certification or other relevant certification a plus

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required
• This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned

Salary Range

$75,000 - $85,000