Senior Accountant - CAAS

Thompson Greenspon•Fairfax, VA

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thompson Greenspon, an established Fairfax, VA CPA firm recognized as a Top Workplace, and ranked among the top 20 largest firms in Virginia, seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join our CAAS team. Since 1956, Thompson Greenspon has specialized in audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services. We serve clients across the Metro DC area and beyond, with expertise in industries such as construction, real estate, government contracting, non-profits, and professional services. As a member of CPAmerica International, we have the resources and expertise to meet all professional accounting needs, making us a trusted partner to businesses nationwide. We foster a collaborative work environment with an emphasis on work/life balance and professional development. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, providing comprehensive accounting services, valuable advisory support, and operational solutions that enhance business efficiency. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing financial statements, handling day-to-day accounting tasks, and gaining exposure to client relationship and advisory services.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and advanced skill in accounting software and tools (required)
QuickBooks Online
Bill
Excel
Microsoft products
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
Ability to quickly learn new accounting software and tools
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple clients and deadlines, and maintain high-quality work with low error rates
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

3+ years of CPA firm experience or industry accounting experience (preferred)
CPA, CMA or CPA/CMA candidate (preferred)
Experience in specialized industries (construction, real estate, non-profits, and professional services)

Responsibilities

Record transactions from banks and/or other third-party applications with knowledge of client operations
Code clients’ vendor invoices for payment and to optimize cash flow
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial statement accounts
Lead the onboarding and accounting software setup for new clients
Prepares, understands and reviews financial statements
Understand and explain accounting issues, financial impacts, and other operational challenges in a variety of industries we serve
Identify opportunities for clients to optimize their financial and operational performance with senior members of the team
Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
Ability to prepare and review sales tax, payroll tax, and property tax returns
Develop strong client relationships, offering tailored solutions to meet each client’s unique needs with senior members of the team
Communicate effectively with clients to provide status updates, answer inquiries, and resolve issues
Serve as point of contact for clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery and maintain client relationship
Participate in industry-specific niche meeting and marketing activities to support the firm’s business development efforts
Stay abreast of industry developments, trends and regulatory changes to provide clients with timely and relevant insights
Monitor and maintain current knowledge of software developments and emerging technologies