Fully Remote Senior Accountant (Client Advisory Services)
wertz associatesChicago, IL
$85,000 per year
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Fully Remote Senior Accountant (Client Advisory Services)
wertz associatesChicago, ILSenior L5
$85,000 per year
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Job Description: Job DescriptionSenior Accountant – Client Advisory Services (Remote)
Location: Fully Remote
Compensation:
$85,000–$100,000 + Benefits
About the FirmOur client is a fast-growing, technology-driven accounting and advisory firm that partners with small and mid-sized businesses to provide accounting, financial reporting, advisory, and client accounting services.
This role is ideal for an accountant who enjoys working directly with clients, building trusted relationships, and helping business owners make better financial decisions.
This is not a corporate accounting or internal accounting role.
What You'll Do:
Serve as a primary relationship manager for a portfolio of business clients
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements
Lead month-end and year-end close processes
Provide accounting, reporting, and advisory support to business owners
Identify trends, issues, and opportunities within client financials
Collaborate with clients on accounting, tax, and operational matters
Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
Partner with internal team members to deliver exceptional client service
What We're Looking For Required 5+ years of accounting experience
Recent public accounting, Client Advisory Services (CAS), outsourced accounting, or client accounting experience
Experience working directly with small and mid-sized business clients
Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements
Strong month-end close, general ledger, and reconciliation experience
Ability to manage multiple clients and competing priorities
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Strongly PreferredCPA or CPA-eligible
Experience in a CPA firm, CAS practice, or outsourced accounting environment
QuickBooks Online and cloud-based accounting systems experience
Tax exposure and understanding of business tax entities (S-Corps, Partnerships, LLCs, etc.)
Ideal BackgroundsCandidates from the following environments tend to be the strongest fit:
Public Accounting Firms
Client Advisory Services (CAS)
Outsourced Accounting Firms
Fractional Accounting / Fractional Controller Practices
Small Business Accounting & Advisory Firms
Less Relevant BackgroundsThis role is generallynot aligned with candidates whose experience is primarily in:
Corporate Accounting
FP&A
Banking
Internal Audit
Investment Accounting
Property Accounting
Internal Controller Roles without client-facing responsibilities
Why JoinFully remote flexibility
Direct exposure to business owners and leadership teams
Advisory-focused work with real client impact
Diverse client base across multiple industries
Growth-oriented, collaborative culture
Opportunity to become a trusted advisor—not just prepare financials
Bottom LineIf you have a background inpublic accounting, client advisory services, or outsourced accountingand enjoy partnering directly with business owners, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building long-term client relationships.
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$85,000 per year
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
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Posted
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