Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the full financial oversight of an assigned client portfolio, moving beyond direct bookkeeping into review, reconciliation, and client relationship management. This role oversees the accuracy and completeness of work performed by bookkeeping staff, owns payroll and accounts payable processing for assigned clients, leads month-end close and financial reporting review, and serves as the primary point of client contact for their portfolio. The Senior Accountant also plays a key role in training team members and building the documented processes (SOPs) that allow KSL to scale.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management
- Full ownership and management of payroll processing for assigned clients
- Perform payroll reconciliations and related journal entry reconciliations
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies before they reach the client
Accounts Payable
- Own AP processing for assigned clients via Bill.com, ensuring documentation and coding accuracy before payment
- Serve as escalation point for AP discrepancies flagged by centralized AP staff
Reconciliation & Financial Review
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations for assigned clients, including loan and intercompany balances where applicable
- Review month-end close work performed by bookkeeping staff for accuracy, proper coding, and completeness
- Review financial reporting prior to client delivery — ensuring reports are accurate, complete, and client-ready
- Identify and correct recurring errors at the source (training/coaching) rather than repeatedly fixing the same mistake
Client Ownership & Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned client roster, managing day-to-day client communication and requests
- Oversee bookkeeping staff assigned to each client, ensuring work is completed correctly and on schedule
- Escalate client or process issues to the Accounting Manager promptly, with context and a recommended path forward
Process Documentation & Training
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned clients, contributing to KSL's shared process playbook
- Train and mentor bookkeeping and VA staff on client-specific procedures and quality standards
- Maintain organized, well-labeled documentation and file structures (Dropbox, client contact records, accountant notes) so client history is accessible to the whole team
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in full-cycle bookkeeping with readiness to operate at a review and oversight level
- Working knowledge of nonprofit and/or accrual-basis accounting a plus
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Bill.com
- Strong written communication skills for direct client correspondence
- Demonstrated ability to create clear, usable process documentation
- Comfortable managing multiple clients and shifting priorities independently
Performance Expectations & Review
This role includes a structured 90-day transition period covering shadowing, client onboarding, and SOP development for the assigned client roster. At the 90-day mark, performance will be formally reviewed against demonstrated ownership of assigned clients and completed SOP documentation.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote
