Senior Client Accounting Associate

The Mom Project is excited to partner with our client, an accounting and tax firm, who is a mission to improve the public accounting experience; to create a firm so unique that ambitious professionals will be willing to wait to join us, then stay for a meaningful career.

They are seeking a Senior Client Accounting Associate to join their team!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year, or hourly equivalent, plus a variable compensation plan

Work Location: Remote

Their vision is to be known as the Michelin-Star restaurant of public accounting. Exceptional. Thoughtful. Worth the wait.

CAS Senior Associates are part of a team responsible for client accounting services. The job is a blend of transactional and financial preparation work depending on the complexity of the client’s accounting. Senior Associates manage Associates workload and review their work. They also support the CAS Manager by preparing monthly closing entries and the first draft of financial statements.

CAS Senior Associates know accounting requirements for both cash-based and accrual-based clients. They are able to efficiently complete the bookkeeping cycle from transaction to reconciliation and review the work of others performing the same processes. They are comfortable speaking with clients and are detail-oriented by nature.

CAS Senior Associates report directly to a CAS Manager. Together, they manage a book of business that can include up to 15 clients depending on the size of the assignment.

If you believe great accounting is about more than closing the books — it’s about producing reliable data that business owners can actually use — you may feel right at home here.

What you bring:

Education and Experience Requirements

• 3+ years in accounting work, public accounting experience a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA or CMA Candidate (preferred)
• Experience with Excel / Google Sheets
• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Ability to work in a remote environment with modern technology

The Ideal Applicant

Our ideal Senior CAS Associate is a thoughtful professional who takes pride in producing accurate financial information and helping businesses operate with confidence.

You are someone who:

• Takes ownership of your work and approaches responsibilities with professionalism and discipline
• Applies critical thinking to accounting issues and looks beyond transactions to understand the story behind the numbers
• Works effectively within modern accounting technology and remains curious about new tools and efficiencies
• Communicates clearly with clients and colleagues, bringing a calm, solutions-oriented presence to complex situations
• Values a collaborative, respectful work environment and contributes positively to the culture of the firm

Core Values:

Pursue excellence: Bring your best self. Own your work. Commit to learning.

Go the extra mile: Pay attention to detail. Exceed expectations. Offer to help.

Inspire Accountability: Understand your impact. Commit to the WG Way, never compromise on client service.

Show your smarts: Collaborate. Propose solutions. Think methodically.

Lead with kindness: Put people first. Respect and serve others. Find the positive.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid in Austin, Texas, or work from home

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

License/Certification:

• CPA or CMA (Preferred)