Senior Client Accounting Specialist

Parks Tax & Consulting PLLC | Magnolia, TX or Fully Remote Option (U.S.)

Part-Time W-2 Employee | $30 - $40/hour

Approximately 25 hours per week | Opportunity for expanded hours & responsibilities |

Start Date:

Immediate

This role is designed for an experienced accounting professional who brings strong technical expertise and thrives with independence and minimal supervision.

You will be responsible for managing the accounting needs of an assigned portfolio of small businesses across multiple industries, including service providers, contractors, and other closely held businesses.

Responsibilities include:

Independently managing monthly bookkeeping, bank feeds, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

Reviewing general ledger activity, identifying discrepancies, and preparing appropriate adjusting journal entries.

Reconciling payroll, employee benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related balance sheet accounts.

Recording fixed asset purchases, disposals, depreciation adjustments, and loan activity, including principal and interest allocations.

Maintaining fixed asset schedules and preparing supporting calculations for depreciation and asset dispositions, including partial-year activity, subject to CPA review where appropriate.

Preparing and filing sales tax returns, as applicable.

Managing W-9 collection, vendor reviews, 1099 eligibility evaluations, and annual 1099 preparation and filing.

Researching and resolving accounting discrepancies, vendor questions, and client inquiries.

Preparing accurate, complete, and timely financial reports and supporting documentation.

Communicating professionally and proactively with clients and our internal team.

Identifying accounting concerns, recommending solutions, and escalating matters requiring CPA judgment.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible bookkeeping or small-business accounting experience.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting for multiple businesses across different industries.

Strong understanding of accrual and cash-basis accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, adjusting entries, fixed assets, loans, and payroll-related liabilities.

Experience preparing financial statements and independently managing monthly closing procedures.

Demonstrated ability to independently investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex accounting issues with minimal technical supervision.

Prior experience working in a CPA firm or managing accounting for multiple small businesses, including preparing year-end reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and supporting work papers for tax return preparation.

Working knowledge of sales tax and 1099 reporting requirements.

Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work without close supervision.

Excellent written communication skills and confidence communicating directly with clients.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining consistent communication.

Proficiency with both Xero and Quickbooks Online.

Location:

Magnolia, TX or Fully Remote Option, within the United States

Hours:

Starting 25 hours per week, with room to grow if desired

Compensation: $30 - $40 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Exceptional candidates may be considered above this range. Bonus eligible, based on performance.

Growth:
Potential to increase hours and assume additional clients, depending on experience, skills, and interest.

We offer flexibility in scheduling, but candidates must maintain reliable communication, reasonable availability during Central Time business hours, and consistent adherence to client reporting deadlines.