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Experienced Accountant needed
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American Consulting Partners Corporation, CPA is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide and lead the accounting and bookkeeping operations for its multiple clients.
This role is responsible for completing and managing the complete accounting cycle, performing and overseeing bookkeeping processes, ensuring accurate financial records, and producing high-quality financial reports for CPA review and client advisory meetings.
The Accountant will also supervise junior bookkeeping staff and work closely with the firm's Executive Assistant to ensure timely communication with clients and completion of all accounting deadlines.
This position requires strong technical accounting expertise, excellent ‘Advanced QuickBooks Online’ Accounting software experience, great Xero Accounting Software knowledge, and the ability to analyze financial performance and provide business insights. The experienced Accountant must be technologically savvy. Be able to recommend and use technological tools (including AI) that can streamline accounting and bookkeeping operations and create efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations Management
• Perform and oversee the bookkeeping and accounting processes for multiple clients
• Supervise junior bookkeeping staff •Review Booke.ai automation output for accuracy
• Ensure accounting records are accurate and up to date
Client Accounting System Setup
• Design and implement client accounting systems
• Create and optimize Chart of Accounts (COA) structures
• Configure QuickBooks Online and Xero accounting platforms
• Ensure proper financial reporting frameworks
Full Cycle Accounting
Manage the full accounting cycle including:
• bank reconciliations •credit card reconciliations •accounts receivable review
• accounts payable review
• loan reconciliations • payroll verification • fixed asset tracking
Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly financial reports including:
• Profit & Loss Statement •Balance Sheet •Cash Flow Statement •Accounts Receivable Aging
• Accounts Payable Aging
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
• prepare annual budgets •analyze budget vs actual performance •perform financial trend analysis
• identify financial inefficiencies
Financial Insights
Prepare financial summaries and insights for CPA review including:
• profitability analysis •expense analysis •cash flow observations •financial performance trends
Workflow Coordination
Work closely with the Executive Assistant to:
• identify uncategorized transactions •resolve missing documents •track outstanding items
• maintain client bookkeeping schedules
Compliance & Accuracy
Ensure:
• Accounting accuracy •documentation integrity •adherence to accounting standards
• timely completion of all deadlines
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance •Minimum 5+ years accounting or bookkeeping experience • Experience managing multiple client businesses
Technical Skills
Accounting Software
Expert knowledge of: •QuickBooks Online (Advanced) •Xero Accounting Software
Technology Skills
Strong proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel •Microsoft Word •cloud accounting platforms •financial reporting tools
• workflow systems
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate must demonstrate:
• exceptional attention to detail •strong analytical ability •strong organizational skills
• ability to manage multiple deadlines
• independent problem-solving ability
• strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred but not required:
• CPA or equivalent accounting certification
• experience working with U.S. CPA firms
• knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting standards
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