Senior Accounting Associate

L&H CPAs · Advisors; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays and vacation

401K

Job summary

L&H CPAs · Advisors in Dallas seeks a Senior Accounting Associate to lead engagements and manage teams, including remote staff, while serving as the primary client contact. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial solutions and upholding accounting standards.

Strong leadership, communication, and deadline-driven performance are essential, with clear opportunities for advancement in a rapidly growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with client-facing work preferred.
• Experience leading or managing a team on client engagements.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop & Online); ERP experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff on engagements with up to 5 team members.
• Serve as primary client contact and ensure timely, accurate financial solutions.
• Oversee work to apply accounting principles and standards.
• Plan and execute engagements from start to finish, meeting deadlines.
• Support client work hands-on while guiding the team.
• Maintain clear internal communication across leadership and staff.
• Suggest process improvements to boost efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Travel occasionally for client meetings or engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accounting Associate – Full Time

The Senior Accounting Associate will serve as the lead senior associate on engagements, managing teams of 1 to 5 staff, some of whom may be remote. This individual will be the primary point of contact with client leadership and will be responsible for leading staff on priority engagements with complex financial operations. This role requires proactive leadership, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines consistently. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals to work closely with senior management and take ownership of leading a team within a rapidly growing firm. With demonstrated success in the role, there is significant potential for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff on accounting engagements with teams of up to 5 staff, both in-office and remote.
• Serve as the primary contact with clients, ensuring their needs are met with timely and accurate financial solutions.
• Oversee and review the work of staff, ensuring the application of accounting principles and compliance with relevant standards.
• Manage, coordinate, and execute engagements from start to finish, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Provide hands-on support with client work while leading the team through complex accounting tasks and deliverables.
• Maintain strong internal communication with colleagues, managers, directors and partners to ensure a seamless workflow.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance team efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Travel occasionally for in-person meetings or specific client engagements as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years of client-facing or similar work. Experience leading or managing a team of staff members on client engagements strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to be the primary client contact, working directly with client leadership on financial matters.
• Exceptional knowledge and application of accounting principles and theory, with the ability to oversee complex engagements.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in QuickBooks (Desktop & Online) is required. QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, preferred. Experience with multiple ERPs is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of software.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings or engagements.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proactive self-starter capable of working independently and leading others with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex financial information to clients and team members confidently and concisely.
• QuickBooks and accounting assessments prior to hiring.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid holidays and vacation/sick leave
• Retirement benefits - 401K
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience