Senior Accountant - Accounting & Tax

Spectrum Accounting, LLC•Springfield, MO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Accounting is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage client accounting work, provide financial insight, and support tax services for small businesses. The role emphasizes ongoing monthly accounting relationships rather than seasonal tax preparation. The successful candidate will take ownership of client work, communicate directly with clients, and develop toward a potential Accounting Manager position as the firm grows. This is a full-time, primarily in-office position at the firm’s Springfield, Missouri location. It is not a remote or regularly scheduled hybrid position. Flexible work arrangements may be available with management approval. The position offers compensation based on qualifications and experience, with discretionary performance-based incentive and bonus opportunities. Advancement depends on demonstrated readiness and firm needs, not a promised timeline. Employment is contingent on satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screening results, where permitted by law. Spectrum Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Approximately 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.
Ability to manage multiple client accounts, work independently, and review financial information for accuracy and completeness.
Strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple client deadlines.
Comfort communicating with clients and explaining accounting matters in plain language.
Accounting degree required.
Interest in taking ownership of projects, mentoring others, and developing toward management.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience is a plus.
Experience preparing tax returns is preferred; candidates with strong accounting backgrounds and a genuine interest in learning tax are encouraged to apply.
CPA or EA credential, or interest in pursuing either credential, is welcomed.
QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
UltraTax experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage recurring accounting work for assigned clients, including reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statements, and identify issues needing attention.
Prepare individual and business tax returns as experience allows, and build tax preparation and planning skills with support from experienced reviewers and firm leadership.
Communicate directly with clients, request information, explain financial results, and participate in client meetings.
Help onboard new clients, improve accounting processes, and coordinate with other team members.
Mentor less experienced employees as skills develop and improve workflows through technology and automation.
Take ownership of client relationships and projects while developing accounting and tax expertise toward a potential management role.

Benefits

Firm-paid employee medical coverage; optional dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Dental and vision insurance options at the employee’s expense.
Firm-paid life insurance.
Firm-paid short-term disability insurance.
Firm-paid long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with up to a 4% employer match when contributing at least 5%.
Paid time off under the firm's professional employee policy.
$50 monthly cell phone allowance.
Employer-approved continuing professional education.
Discretionary performance-based incentive and bonus opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements may be available with management approval.