Senior Accountant Jobs

Mize CPAs Inc. is a leading regional accounting and IT firm with offices in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas. Our firm works with clients in a number of industries and has a rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality division that serves clients nationwide.
The Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Accounting Services Senior Accountant is responsible for the compilation of monthly financial statements, related schedules, and supplementary information for various clients, as assigned. The QSR Senior Accountant is an in-office position based in the Topeka office and can be performed remotely after training is completed, approximately 4 - 6 months after hire date.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Increased workload required during certain times of the month and during the year.
• Assist with gathering information for financial and income tax projections including quarterly and year-end tax packets.
• Maintain client's depreciation schedules, recording changes in property and equipment, and calculating depreciation and amortization.
• Occasional same day or overnight travel for meetings and seminars.
• Monitor client adherence to compliance related deadlines such as sales tax, payroll tax, income tax payments, personal property filings, and real estate taxes.
• Meet all deadlines for monthly compilations, government reporting, and tax services.
• Maintain records and general ledger detail using prescribe forms and methods given by the QSR Shareholder and/or Department Manager.
• Communicate with the client or the client's bookkeeper regarding matters of general ledger account coding classification.
• Have efficient knowledge of Mize CPAs Inc.’s accounting systems and be able to train internal staff regarding processes and external clients on uses of electronic media for submitting and delivering monthly information.
• Ability to work the hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned.
• Keep the QSR Associate Manager and/or Department Manager informed of all important developments in the work assigned. Present any major problems that occur, including all the facts, conclusions, and recommendations. Resolve problems with Associate Manager and/or Department Manager approval.
• Complete all steps for the compilation of monthly financial statements; which include balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and various supplementary schedules, as required.
• Reconcile bank statements, prepare adjusting journal entries, and post to the general ledger.
• Research general ledger account issues, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inter-company transfers, miscellaneous, etc.
• Answer questions from the client, client staff, and internal staff regarding payroll, bill pay, sales tax, and other balance sheet accounts.

Requirements
Required Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge and skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in accounting services.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office Suite and accounting or tax software.
• Creative problem solving ability
• In-office work during training, due to the interaction necessary between departments and trainer. Amount of time required will vary based on the individual's experience and abilities.
• Individuals at this level normally have a Master's degree with a major in Accounting or other related business field or equivalent accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in delivery of quality client service.
• CPA-eligible.
• Strong project management and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits
Mize CPAs Inc. offers competitive salary and fringe benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees. Mize offers hybrid and/or remote working capabilities, upon completion of in-office training.
With shareholder approval, Mize provides reimbursement for individuals taking a review course to prepare for the CPA exam, time off to take the exam, and reimbursement for the cost of taking each part of the exam once.
Mize CPAs Inc. strives for a work-life balance and supports career development as part of our culture. Because of our size and variety of industries we serve, there are opportunities for growth within the Firm.