Aprio
Senior Associate, Client Accounting Services
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Aprio . Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate about what’s next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines, and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages worldwide. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top‑rated culture, vast growth opportunities, and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio’s Outsourcing team and help restaurant and franchise clients strengthen their financial operations, improve profitability, and maximize their opportunities. This role is client‑facing and ideal for someone who excels in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service through accurate financials and meaningful insights.
Responsibilities
Client Accounting & Advisory
Prepare full monthly financial packages for multi‑unit restaurants and franchise clients, including reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.
Review monthly work prepared by Associates and Seniors, ensuring accuracy and industry‑specific compliance (e.g., prime cost, COGS, labor metrics).
Analyze financial ratios and KPIs relevant to restaurants/franchises and translate them into actionable insights for clients.
Communicate directly with clients regarding open items, financial results, and process improvements.
Workflow & Team Leadership: Ensure completed work flows efficiently through Associates and Seniors with minimal edits required; mentor, train, and support Staff and Senior Associates on restaurant‑specific accounting practices; delegate tasks effectively and support team members in meeting deadlines and quality standards; work independently with minimal review needed on assigned responsibilities.
Process & Quality: Identify and communicate missing items necessary to complete monthly work; support continuous improvement initiatives, including optimizing software use and accounting processes; maintain awareness of budget, realization goals, and priorities for both client engagements and team deliverables.
Qualifications
2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably with restaurant, hospitality, or franchise clients.
Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and multi‑unit operating structures.
Experience communicating directly with clients and delivering financial insights.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and prioritize effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, internally and externally.
Technical Skills
Experience with one or more of the following tools strongly preferred: Restaurant365 (R365), Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online (QBO); proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams); ability to quickly learn and adapt to new accounting, POS, and restaurant technology platforms.
Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Prior experience training or supervising staff.
Why Work For Aprio Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future‑focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full‑time Team Members
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401(k) with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top‑rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s In It For You
Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high‑growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
An awesome culture: Thirty‑one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team‑member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
A great team: Work with a high‑energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non‑attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Other | Industries: Professional Services
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Senior Associate, Client Accounting Services
role at
Aprio . Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate about what’s next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines, and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages worldwide. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top‑rated culture, vast growth opportunities, and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio’s Outsourcing team and help restaurant and franchise clients strengthen their financial operations, improve profitability, and maximize their opportunities. This role is client‑facing and ideal for someone who excels in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service through accurate financials and meaningful insights.
Responsibilities
Client Accounting & Advisory
Prepare full monthly financial packages for multi‑unit restaurants and franchise clients, including reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.
Review monthly work prepared by Associates and Seniors, ensuring accuracy and industry‑specific compliance (e.g., prime cost, COGS, labor metrics).
Analyze financial ratios and KPIs relevant to restaurants/franchises and translate them into actionable insights for clients.
Communicate directly with clients regarding open items, financial results, and process improvements.
Workflow & Team Leadership: Ensure completed work flows efficiently through Associates and Seniors with minimal edits required; mentor, train, and support Staff and Senior Associates on restaurant‑specific accounting practices; delegate tasks effectively and support team members in meeting deadlines and quality standards; work independently with minimal review needed on assigned responsibilities.
Process & Quality: Identify and communicate missing items necessary to complete monthly work; support continuous improvement initiatives, including optimizing software use and accounting processes; maintain awareness of budget, realization goals, and priorities for both client engagements and team deliverables.
Qualifications
2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably with restaurant, hospitality, or franchise clients.
Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and multi‑unit operating structures.
Experience communicating directly with clients and delivering financial insights.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and prioritize effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, internally and externally.
Technical Skills
Experience with one or more of the following tools strongly preferred: Restaurant365 (R365), Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online (QBO); proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams); ability to quickly learn and adapt to new accounting, POS, and restaurant technology platforms.
Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Prior experience training or supervising staff.
Why Work For Aprio Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future‑focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full‑time Team Members
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401(k) with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top‑rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s In It For You
Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high‑growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
An awesome culture: Thirty‑one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team‑member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
A great team: Work with a high‑energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non‑attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Other | Industries: Professional Services
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