Senior Associate, Client Accounting 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

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, CAAS (CLIENT ACCOUNTING & ADVISORY SERVICES)

At Simple Numbers, a division of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, we help entrepreneurs build more profitable businesses. We believe accounting should do more than report the past. It should help business owners make better decisions, create healthier companies, and build wealth. Our team combines accounting expertise, financial insight, and practical business coaching to help clients understand their numbers and improve performance.

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions:

Serve as a Trusted Advisor

• Build strong relationships with business owners and leadership teams
• Deliver financial results in a clear, actionable manner
• Play an active role preparing the team for Profitability Coaching meetings
  
  

Lead Client Accounting Functions

• Oversee monthly accounting processes for assigned clients
• Review and reconcile general ledger activity
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements
• Manage account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close procedures
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
  
  

Drive Process Excellence

• Improve accounting workflows and reporting systems
• Leverage technology and automation tools
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and best practices
  
  

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting, CAS, or outsourced accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and general ledger accounting
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
  

Preferred

• CPA designation or CPA candidate
• Experience serving multiple clients simultaneously
• Experience working with entrepreneurial or privately held businesses
• Familiarity with advisory-focused accounting environments
  
  

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).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step. To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us atwww.criadv.com.

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.