Senior Accountant

We're an accounting and finance consulting firm looking for a sharp, hands-on Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you'll support a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries, essentially functioning as their accounting team without being on their payroll. This is a great fit for a someone who wants more variety and hands-on ownership than a typical single-company staff accounting role offers — someone who's comfortable rolling up their sleeves, diving into the numbers, and thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment. If you're a self-starter who's energized by ambiguity, juggles competing client priorities with ease, and stays organized under pressure, we want to talk to you. Job Description Support day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for each assigned client Prepare and analyze P&L statements and financial packages for each client, flagging trends, variances, and areas of concern Build and maintain financial models and reports in Excel, tailored to each client's business Manipulate, clean, and analyze data sets to support client reporting and decision-making Prioritize and manage competing deadlines across multiple clients without dropping the ball Support clients through acquisitions and other transactions — purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, integrating acquired entities into reporting, and related due diligence support Help maintain accounting policies and procedures in line with each client's needs Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking for clients Communicate directly with client contacts to answer questions and provide financial insights Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements across client accounts Suggest process improvements as you get familiar with each client's workflows Take on ad hoc projects and problem-solve in a lean, resource-conscious environment Help onboard new clients, getting up to speed on their books, systems, and reporting needs quickly Qualifications CPA preferred 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience Strong command of P&L management and core accounting principles (GAAP) Experience with or exposure to acquisition/transaction accounting (purchase accounting, due diligence, integration) a strong plus Advanced Excel skills — comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and large data sets Exceptional time management and organizational skills — proven ability to manage multiple clients/priorities at once without losing accuracy or missing deadlines An entrepreneurial mindset — you're not afraid of a fast-moving, sometimes unstructured environment and you take initiative without waiting to be told Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Excellent communication skills — able to build trust and translate numbers into insights for clients A genuine appetite for risk and responsibility; you want to keep growing your scope and skills over time #J-18808-Ljbffr