Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant

Job Description:

Withum’s Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant to join our Houston office location. This role will be a hybrid-based position (3 days in the office required). The Outsourced Accounting Senior Consultant will work together with team members serving clients in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, distribution and oilfield services.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. 

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

• Collaborating with a team of professionals; assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and supporting development through coaching and feedback
• Overseeing accounts payable workflows, including review/approval of vendor and contractor payments and maintenance of appropriate supporting documentation
• Reviewing and approving payroll processing and related filings in collaboration with client HR/payroll providers
• Leading the month-end close process, including reviewing proposed journal entries, ensuring timely reconciliations, and maintaining an accurate general ledger
• Reviewing and approving all proposed journal entries (e.g., revenue, payroll, accruals, reclasses) and confirming appropriate supporting details

• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving variances, including cash, AR, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, and other key accounts

• Supporting budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics; helping clients translate results into actionable operational decisions
• Partnering with client leadership (owners, administrators, controllers, practice managers) as the day-to-day point of contact; proactively communicating status, risks, and recommendations
• Coordinating and facilitating external reviews and annual financial statement audits; managing auditor requests and supporting timely issuance of deliverables
• Evaluating and strengthening internal controls; streamlining close and reporting processes; helping implement best practices across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities

The Kind of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership and review responsibilities
• Demonstrated client service experience (outsourced accounting, advisory, public accounting, or consulting) with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial results and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders
• Preferred experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Clio; strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data validation)
• Experience working within the construction, manufacturing, distribution and oilfield service industries with a basic understanding of accounting reporting preferred
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, GAAP-based financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal controls; continuous-improvement mindset
• Involvement in their community and desire to “give back”

Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

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WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.