Description Are you ready to take your accounting expertise to the next level while making a meaningful impact for a diverse pool of clients? Join a team where your skills will help shape businesses, support financial strategies, and foster trusted relationships that drive real results. This Client Accounting Services Senior Associate role offers a dynamic blend of hands-on accounting, client interaction, and collaboration within a forward-thinking organization. Imagine being the go-to expert for a wide range of clients, mastering financial operations, and creating tailored solutions that make a difference every single day. For immediate consideration please contact Katie Ruger at 616-600-8734. Responsibilities: + Act as a primary contact for assigned clients, building trust-based relationships. + Communicate regularly with clients via phone and email to address needs. + Respond promptly to client questions and accounting inquiries professionally. + Assist clients in implementing best practices to improve financial processes. + Accurately record financial transactions per client-specific requirements. + Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing and payments. + Reconcile bank and credit card accounts to ensure data accuracy. + Prepare and file sales tax reports in compliance with relevant regulations. + Handle annual 1099 filings, ensuring deadlines are met. + Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and generating financial reports. + Collaborate within the CAS team and with other departments to ensure consistent service. + Identify and address accounting issues, escalating them to management as needed. + Participate in process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts. + Engage in continuing education on accounting standards and technology updates. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience. • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. • Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Familiarity with Thomson Reuters programs, including Ultra Tax and Depreciation tools. • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field (preferred). • Excellent communication, writing, and client engagement skills. • Ability to make informed decisions and provide actionable recommendations. • Experience managing financial operations and audits. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .