Staff Accountant | Client Accounting Specialist

Company: Crete Professionals Alliance
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Abacus!, is hiring! Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan We are seeking a Staff Accountant | Client Accounting Specialist to join our team. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions! This is a hands-on, high-accountability role. The environment is fast-paced and evolving. The right candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting to change, and contributing to stabilizing and improving processes. This position is intentionally designed as a growth role. While the initial focus is on execution and accuracy, team members who demonstrate ownership, reliability, and strong client service skills may progress into a Senior Accountant role with increased responsibility for managing work, reviewing others’ output, and working more directly with clients. Why This Role Is Different This role offers meaningful responsibility and exposure, but it is not a low-pressure or purely routine position. • Manage accounting work for multiple clients in a dynamic environment • Opportunity to make an immediate impact by helping stabilize and improve workflows • Direct visibility to leadership and senior team members • Real-world public accounting experience without traditional audit or tax busy seasons • Clear expectations and accountability, with support from experienced professionals What You’ll Do Client Accounting & Bookkeeping • Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned Client Accounting Services (CAS) clients • Record financial transactions and maintain accurate general ledgers • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable as applicable Financial Reporting & Close Support • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes • Prepare standard financial statements and supporting schedules • Review financial data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies • Ensure timely and consistent delivery of client reports Client Support & Communication • Serve as a day-to-day accounting contact for assigned clients • Respond to client questions regarding transactions and account balances • Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and internal team members • Escalate complex or unusual items to senior team members when appropriate Quality, Compliance & Team Collaboration • Complete work in accordance with GAAP, firm policies, and internal best practices • Maintain organized documentation and support for all accounting activity • Contribute to process improvements and accounting workflow enhancements • Collaborate with CAS team members to deliver consistent, high-quality service Career Growth Opportunity This role supports the firm’s Client Accounting Services practice and is designed as a development position. Advancement is based on performance, consistency, and readiness — not tenure alone. Staff Accountants who demonstrate strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage client work independently may progress into a Senior Accountant role with expanded responsibility for: • Reviewing work prepared by others • Managing client relationships and expectations • Handling more complex accounting matters What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications • 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience • Experience working with multiple clients or entities preferred • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Clear written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field • Experience in a public accounting or outsourced accounting environment • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online/Desktop • Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or similar credential a plus Work Environment & Schedule • Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position • Monday–Friday 8 am- 5 pm schedule with built-in flexibility • Additional hours during peak periods balanced with PTO Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervision responsibilities. He or she will have a Senior Accountant as a supervisor. Location & Travel This role is based in Louisville, KY, but we’re open to in-office, hybrid, or remote arrangements depending on the candidate. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Abacus!, one of the fastest growing firms in the regional area, is wholly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives while also allowing our employees to reach their greatest potential. Our team of Abacus Professionals provide a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting. Our passion for our clients and employees is the driving force behind all our work and the reason we are recognized as an entrepreneurial leader. Your Abacus Experience: You’ll find that things are distinctively different here at Abacus, and we’re proud of it. We center on one key component: people. We foster an environment of growth, trust, and confidence and you’ll see it in daily interactions, hear it regular conversations, and live it as part of our Abacus Culture. Our Award-Winning Firm: We’re proud to be recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for our distinctive culture, great work environment, and our focus on ethics, quality and economic impact. Abacus’ distinctions include: 1. Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firm in the U.S. 280 – 2024, 2025 2. An Inside Public Accounting’s Fastest Growing Firm in the U.S. - 2024 3. Accounting Today’s No. 16 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. – 2024 4. An Accounting Today’s Top Regional Leader in the Midwest – 2023, 2024 5. Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms – 2023 6. A Biz 417’s Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 7. An Accounting Today’s Top 100 Best Firms to Work For – 2009, 2010, 2020 8. 2021 Better Business Bureau Torch Award Recipient – highlighting ethics and quality 9. Finalist for Springfield Business Journal’s Economic Impact Awards – 2021, 2023 This position operates in Louisville, KY with typical working hours aligning with Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone to facilitate effective collaboration. We offer flexibility in managing your schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance while meeting business needs. We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position offers a competitive rate between $26 – $30 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental) Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to LinkedIn Learning We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions! “Abacus!”, an independent member of the Crete Professionals Alliance, is the brand name under which Abacus CPAs, LLC and Abacus Business Consulting, LLC provide professional services. Abacus CPAs, LLC and Abacus Business Consulting, LLC practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Abacus CPAs, LLC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Abacus Business Consulting, LLC provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Abacus Business Consulting, LLC is not licensed as a CPA firm. The entities falling under the Abacus! brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing the services under the Abacus! brand. Our use of the terms "our firm" and "we" and "us" and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted by Abacus CPAs, LLC and Abacus Business Consulting, LLC. Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. LI-SB1

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