Build Your Career Beyond Traditional Accounting
The Opportunity
The Pennybacker Company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing outsourced accounting and CFO practice in Northwest Austin.
This onsite position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis and is designed for early-career accounting professionals who want to accelerate their careers by working across multiple industries and business models, not just within a single company.
Rather than specializing in tax preparation or performing repetitive accounting tasks, you'll work alongside experienced accountants who serve as trusted financial partners to business owners. You'll gain broad exposure to accounting, financial reporting, business operations, and advisory services while helping clients make better financial decisions.
Because you'll support a diverse portfolio of growing businesses, you'll develop technical accounting skills much faster than in many traditional corporate accounting roles.
Schedule
We believe exceptional accounting doesn't require sacrificing your personal life. Our typical work week is intentionally designed to meet client deadlines while providing employees with a consistent, predictable schedule.
Full-Time Hours
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Part-time schedules are available within these hours.
Our team values efficiency, preparation, and focused execution. That means our schedule is designed to support both excellent client outcomes and a meaningful work-life balance.
Why Join Pennybacker?
For more than 30 years, The Pennybacker Company has helped entrepreneurs and growing businesses transform financial information into meaningful business insight.
We provide accounting, analytics, and outsourced CFO services that enable business owners to make confident, informed decisions. Our clients rely on us not only for accurate financial reporting, but also for practical guidance that helps strengthen and grow their businesses.
Our team values curiosity, initiative, professionalism, and continuous learning. We believe exceptional accountants are more than recordkeepers, they are problem-solvers who understand how businesses operate and how financial information drives better decisions.
If you're looking for a role where you'll learn far more than processing transactions, you'll fit right in.
Professional Development
We invest heavily in developing outstanding accounting professionals through structured training, direct mentorship, and meaningful client experience.
As a Staff Accountant, you will develop the ability to:
- Prepare accurate reconciliations, schedules, and supporting workpapers.
- Analyze accounting transactions and identify inconsistencies or unusual financial relationships.
- Manage multiple client engagements while maintaining exceptional accuracy and organization.
- Communicate financial information clearly and professionally with colleagues, clients, and business owners.
- Leverage modern accounting technology—including Excel, QuickBooks, and AI tools—to improve efficiency while applying sound professional judgment.
High-performing team members who demonstrate technical growth, initiative, and professionalism may advance into an Accountant role with expanded responsibilities in financial reporting, client advisory, business consulting, and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Process, review, and analyze accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
- Prepare financial reports and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Maintain accurate records within the general ledger and related subledgers.
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, banking, and cash management processes.
- Assist with budgeting, cash flow reporting, KPI development, and other client-specific financial projects as appropriate.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, automation, and internal controls.
- Coordinate priorities across multiple client engagements while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Collaborate with senior accountants and, as experience grows, participate directly in client meetings and communications.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
- Two or more years of professional accounting experience.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, lookups, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, inconsistencies, and relationships within financial data.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Authorization to work permanently in the United States.
Preferred
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation.
- Experience working with multiple companies or clients.
- Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency, research accounting questions, automate routine tasks, and enhance workflow while exercising sound professional judgment.
Professional references will be requested during the hiring process.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $50,000–$60,000 annually
Compensation is based on experience, education, technical skills, and overall qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Health insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
We believe exceptional performance should be recognized through increased responsibility, professional growth, and advancement opportunities.
Location
This position is onsite in Northwest Austin, Texas.
Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates should reside in the Austin area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through our careers page:
pennybackercompany.com/cv-submission
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Pennybacker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
