Senior Client Accountant in Montana

Montana Society of CPAs; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K

12 holidays

15 vacation days

12 sick days

Cell and internet reimbursement

Job summary

An accounting consulting firm in Helena is seeking a Senior Client Accountant to provide internal accounting services and external consulting. Responsibilities include client consultation, general ledger reconciliations, and financial statement preparation using QuickBooks Online. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of client accounting experience. This position offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a client accounting environment including reconciliation and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with multiple clients preferred.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to determine their accounting needs and preferences.
• Responsible for general ledger reconciliations and proposes adjustments.
• Complete financial statements and management reports.

Skills

Client consultation

General ledger reconciliations

Financial statement preparation

QuickBooks Online

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Join a group of professionals that love what they do and place a high value on customer focus, individual responsibility, and continuous growth opportunities. The position reports to the Director of Client Finance and works with a small team of professionals to provide both internal accounting services and external consulting for clients.

Work You Will Do:

• Consult with clients to determine their accounting needs andpreferences.
• Responsiblefor general ledger reconciliations and proposes adjustments to maintaingenerally accepted accounting principles.
• Completesmonthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and other management reportsprimarily using QuickBooks Online.
• Workswith client’s contracted auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Trackgrant allocation and provide updated grant reporting to not-for-profit clients.
• Specificresponsibilities are assigned to Senior Client Accountant by the Director ofClient Finance and/or the Chief Financial Officer.

Qualifications to Join Our Team:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, businessadministration or related field with extensive coursework in accounting.
• Requires five years in a client accounting environment includingreconciliation, adjustments, and financial statement preparation andpresentation.
• A CPA designation would be preferred but is not required.
• Experience working with multiple clients is preferred but is notrequired.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or other comprehensiveaccounting software is preferred.

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Compensation:$65,000 to $90,000 annually depending on qualifications with opportunities for increases and promotions. New employees are typically hired in the lower half of the range, but exception can be made depending on the qualifications of the candidate.

Perks of the Work:We offer great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K, 12 ½ holidays, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and personal cell and internet reimbursement. Typical business hours are 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday, but flexible schedules are available. A hybrid remote work arrangement is available after training is completed.

To Apply:Submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to [e-mail] . Applications must be received by Monday October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm to be considered for the first round of screenings. If a suitable candidate is found during the first round of screening, no further consideration will be made of applicants received after that date. The position remains open until filled.Please direct all questions and correspondence to [e-mail] .