Senior Accountant | Client Accounting

Abacus!; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Abacus! is seeking a Senior Accountant in Springfield, MO to manage multiple client relationships for the Accounting Services team. The role involves ensuring GAAP compliance, reviewing deliverables, and supporting staff and leadership in a high-volume environment.

The position is full-time, hybrid based in Springfield with occasional client travel and a Monday–Friday schedule. Base salary with incentive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of public accounting or client-facing experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Review client deliverables for accuracy.
• Conduct account reviews and resolve issues.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned clients.
• Manage ongoing client communications and expectations.
• Lead client meetings and address questions.
• Coordinate with accounting, tax, and advisory teams.
• Identify opportunities to expand services.
• Assist with proposals, renewals, and client transitions.
• Prepare client performance and financial reports.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights.
• Oversee staff accountants.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Senior Accountant – Springfield, MO

The role is a client‑facing position within the Accounting Services team. This Senior Accountant will manage multiple client relationships, oversee deliverables, and support staff and leadership in a high‑volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Review and oversee the accuracy of client deliverables.
• Conduct account reviews and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Manage ongoing client communications and expectations.
• Conduct client meetings and address questions or concerns in a timely manner.
• Manage multiple client accounts and deadlines simultaneously.
• Coordinate with accounting, tax, and advisory teams to meet client needs.
• Address issues proactively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Identify opportunities to expand services for existing clients.
• Assist with proposals, renewals, and client transitions.
• Support firm initiatives related to growth, process improvement, and scalability.
• Prepare client performance and financial reports.
• Analyze financial data for insights to clients.
• Perform supervisory duties for staff accountants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of public accounting or client‑facing experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA.
• Experience with complex client accounts.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full time, salaried, exempt position.
• Hybrid based in Springfield, MO.
• Occasional client travel.
• Standard Monday–Friday schedule, 8 am–5 pm, with additional hours required during peak periods.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary plus performance‑based incentive pay through the firm’s Balanced Scorecard program. Total rewards package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance; ancillary benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short‑term disability options; Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions; and opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.