Senior Accounting Lead - Client-Facing & Team Leadership

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

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.