Senior Client Accounting & Advisory Services Accountant (Rome)

Nichols Cauley is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Client Accounting & Advisory Accountant to join our growing team in our Rome office. This role is responsible for providing advanced accounting, financial consulting, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of business clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, exceptional client service, and an ability to contribute to team and firm growth.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting:
• Oversee and manage full-cycle accounting for assigned clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist clients with budgeting, cash flow analysis, and financial forecasting.

Advisory Services:
• Provide strategic business insights and recommendations to enhance clients’ financial performance.
• Identify, assess, and resolve complex accounting issues and present solutions to clients.
• Assist clients with selection, implementation, and optimization of accounting systems and technology.

Client Relationship Management:
• Serve as the main point of contact for client communications, inquiries, and ongoing service needs.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through proactive communication and value-added service.

Team Leadership:
• Review work performed by staff accountants and provide guidance, feedback, and training.
• Collaborate with partners, managers, and other team members on client engagements and firm initiatives.

Compliance and Reporting:
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, firm policies, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Support clients with year-end close and audit preparation as needed.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in client accounting, public accounting, or related advisory services.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to client service.

Benefits:
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• 401K plan (with up to 4% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid time-off & Holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance for Employee and Dependents
• Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Childcare Assistance