Senior Accountant, Client Accounting & Advisory Services

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking an experienced accounting professional to handle various client accounts. Responsibilities include bookkeeping and payroll, client accounting, financial statement preparation, and ensuring all work is performed to high standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and has 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including 21 PTO days, medical insurance, and a 401(k). Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 3-5 years of prior bookkeeping experience.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and various accounting software.
• Available to work extended hours in January through March.
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various client accounts managed by CAS personnel.
• Perform bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and financial statement preparation.
• Adapt work based on level of engagement.

Skills

Accounting principles

Bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Written communication

Oral communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Essential Functions

• Client Accounting Services (CAS) personnel are directly responsible for various client accounts, which are assigned to them.
• CAS includes bookkeeping, payroll and payroll tax, sales and use tax, financial statement preparation and various other accounting and consulting services.
• Competency and technical skill sets include strong knowledge of accounting principles and standard accounting processes for recording a company’s business transactions into a general ledger, account reconciliations and work paper preparation, prepare and post journal entries and ability to adapt work as required by level of engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 3-5 years of prior bookkeeping experience
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and various accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.).
• Available to work extended hours in January through March
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
• Personal characteristics include integrity, professional in attitude and appearance, and trustworthiness.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team

Visa and Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Benefits

CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short‑term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.