Client Accounting Specialist

Client Accounting Specialist

Overview
A growing professional services firm is seeking a Client Accounting Manager to support financial operations for a portfolio of high-profile clients. This individual will serve as a key point of contact, overseeing financial workflows, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and delivering a high level of service in a deadline-driven environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing position, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and has a strong foundation in accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial activity across a portfolio of clients, ensuring all transactions are recorded and maintained accurately
• Review and approve vendor invoices, expense reports, and disbursements to ensure compliance with client expectations
• Coordinate recurring and off-cycle payment processes, including compensation distribution and related reconciliations
• Monitor client cash flow, track account balances, and facilitate timely transfers between accounts as needed
• Partner directly with client representatives to address financial questions, provide updates, and resolve issues
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records across multiple systems and platforms
• Collaborate with internal leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives
• Manage competing priorities across multiple clients while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability within the accounting function
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects based on client needs

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or client-facing financial operations
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial workflows
• Experience supporting multiple clients or business entities simultaneously is preferred
• Background in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is highly preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems
• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms is a plus
• Strong Excel skills, including data organization and reconciliation support

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Professional communication skills with a focus on client service
• Adaptability in dynamic, fast-changing environments
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.