Senior Client Accountant Specialist

ADP, Inc.; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in San Ramon, CA is seeking a Sr. Client Accountant Specialist to manage a portfolio of client ledgers, oversee AP/AR, journal entries, payroll submission, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial statements.

You will be a trusted point of contact, partnering with clients and internal teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and secure handling of sensitive financial data. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of accounting experience, and familiarity with AgilLink,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 4+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Experience with high-net-worth clients is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients' daily financial activities and coordinate requests
• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping (AP/AR, GL maintenance) and monitor cash positions
• Submit, monitor, and review payroll for client entities and households
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly/year-end financial statements and cash flow reports
• Monitor credit card activity, insurance policies, and related matters
• Support major financial transactions including real estate and vehicle purchases
• Coordinate year-end tax reporting (1099, W-2, 1042) and assist with tax prep
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to resolve issues
• Participate in special projects as assigned

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AgilLink

Datafaction

QuickBooks

Job description

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Full Time San Ramon, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1915

Salary Range: $62,500.00 To $78,000.00 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sr. Client Accountant Specialist provides outstanding service to our clients by maintaining an accurate, complete, and up-to-date general ledger for an assigned group of clients. This role oversees the full scope of a client's day-to-day financial operations, including bill pay and accounts payable processing, payroll submission, bank reconciliations, and preparation of monthly financial statements and cash flow reports. The Sr. Client Accountant Specialist also serves as a trusted point of contact for clients, building deep familiarity with each client's financial picture while working closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality across all accounts.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients' daily financial activities, managing requests, follow-ups, and routine transaction coordination; develop deep familiarity with each client's financial affairs to anticipate needs and provide proactive support.
• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping (AP/AR, journal entry coding, general ledger maintenance) and monitor client cash positions and income activity to ensure accurate, timely records.
• Submit, monitor, and review payroll for assigned client entities, foundations, and household employees.
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly and year-end financial statements, cash flow reports, and financial reporting packages for clients.
• Monitor credit card activity, fraud alerts, and credit-related matters, as well as insurance policies, renewals, and claims activity.
• Support clients with major financial transactions, including real estate purchases, vehicle purchases, and related financing activities.
• Coordinate year-end tax reporting (Forms 1099, W-2, 1042) and assist with tax planning and preparation of individual and entity tax returns.
• Partner with internal team members, advisors, and external service providers to resolve issues and support client objectives
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred
• 4 plus years of experience in accounting, business management, and/or working with high-net-worth individuals
• 1 plus years of experience working in AgilLink, Datafaction, and/or QuickBooks preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic team-based, collaborative environment, and works well with others to resolve conflicts.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines, while still maintaining flexibility to prioritize and execute to meet client and firm needs and support peak volumes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data effectively
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Experience thinking in complex and ever-changing situations.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of client information and safeguards client and company data; maintains high ethical standard in all practices.