Senior Accountant

Company DescriptionBNL Tax & Advisory PLLC is a trusted provider of tax and accounting services, offering personalized solutions to clients across various industries. We have a commitment to integrity, responsiveness, professional judgement, excellence, and stewardship of our work. We specialize working with small business owners, real estate investors, real estate investment groups or syndicates. Our location is in Mesa, AZ.Role DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accountant / Client Accounting Specialist to join our growing firm. This position will begin as a part-time role (approximately 25–35 hours per week) with the opportunity to transition into a full-time position as responsibilities and client workload expand.The ideal candidate is someone who can independently manage client bookkeeping and accounting functions with minimal oversight from the CPA. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the confidence to communicate directly with clients to resolve issues and gather information as needed. This role will be a hybrid role working part-time in the office and remotely from home. Key ResponsibilitiesManage bookkeeping for multiple clientsPerform bookkeeping clean-up and account reconciliationsPrepare accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedulesMaintain and review general ledger activityProcess payroll and payroll-related filingsPrepare and file sales tax reportsManage accounts payable and accounts receivable functionsReconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance sheet accountsReview and correct prior-period accounting discrepanciesWork directly with clients to obtain information, resolve issues, and improve accounting processesAssist with year-end close and provide support to CPA for tax preparationMaintain organized and accurate client recordsUtilize Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and data analysisQualifications5+ years of bookkeeping and/or accounting experienceExtremely proficient in QuickBooks Online (required)Strong payroll processing experienceExperience filing sales tax reports in multiple jurisdictions preferredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelAbility to independently manage client accounts with minimal supervisionStrong understanding of financial statement preparationExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong communication and client relationship skillsComfortable speaking with clients via phone and emailDetail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilitiesAbility to prioritize and manage multiple client deadlinesCompensation:The compensation range of this position will be between $35-$45 per hour depending on experience.