Outsourced Accounting Senior

At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere. By joining our firm, you’ll have immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful work with clients in a variety of industries and work together with other associates across practices. You’ll not only be able to dive into challenging projects with a diverse set of clients, you’ll also have opportunities to participate in firm activities that reflect your individual passions; from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation.

We work hard to help our clients solve challenges, but we also believe in taking time for what matters and offer benefits for you that reflect this mindset. We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model. 

Bennett Thrasher "BT" is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Senior. Working as part of a team and utilizing resources to add value to clients, the Senior will be responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting processes for our clients to ensure accurate and timely financial reports.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for numerous client relationships including managing the accounting, addressing client concerns, and hosting regular status update meetings.
• Prepare and maintain accounting records for client companies including, but not limited to, accounts receivables, accounts payable, inventory, cash disbursements, journal entries, “prepared by client” schedules.
• Month end close activities including balance sheet account reconciliations and creating necessary supporting schedules.
• Provide guidance for staff on various matters including, but not limited to, weekly soft close activities of cash and cash related accounts, accounts payable processing, and Intacct usage. Help with staff tasks when necessary.
• Review staff prepared transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and/or schedules and provide insightful feedback to staff on their performance and communicate required corrections in order to develop/grow staff.
• Analyze financial information to record appropriate journal entries and determine the most effective means of handling accounting transactions.
• Reviews accounting documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with GAAP and client business rules.
• Preparation of financial statements and other accounting reports which accurately reflect the financial position of the client company.
• Research and propose process improvements to increase process efficiency.
• Liaise with tax accountant/tax team as required.
• Manage competing priorities to meet client and firm expectations and deadlines.
• Regular meetings with management and team.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online is a must.
• General accounting experience of 3+ years.
• BBA/BBS in Accounting.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Intermediate Excel skills (i.e. VLOOKUP's, hlookups, sumifs, etc.)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Organized team player with ability to work independently and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate experience learning new software and technology tools.
• A thorough knowledge of the fundamental theories, doctrines, systems, principles, practices and terminology of accountancy.
• Detail oriented problem solver who verifies, calculates, and reports a wide variety of data maintaining a high level of accuracy within a short amount of time.
• Critical thinker who displays ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Accounting system conversion experience a plus.

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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