Client Accounting Specialist (Columbus, GA)

Client Accounting Specialist

Location: Columbus, GA (Hybrid)
Compensation: Competitive base + benefits 

Our company seeks a full time Client Accounting Specialist to be based in our Columbus, GA office. This position supports the delivery of accurate and timely accounting services to a portfolio of nonprofit fraternity and sorority clients. This role is ideal for an early‑career professional seeking hands‑on experience in nonprofit accounting, client service, and financial operations. The Client Accounting Specialist works under the guidance of senior accounting team members and contributes to daily accounting activities while building technical and professional skills.

What you'll do:

• Respond to basic client inquiries in a professional, service‑oriented manner
• Process accounts receivable accurately and in accordance with each client organization’s schedule and requirements
• Review client expenses and receipts to ensure proper coding, documentation, and nonprofit compliance
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts
• Support month‑end close activities, including preparing and posting basic journal entries
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to client officers and stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets based on client‑specific needs and input
• Prepare for and participate in formal business reviews with client officers twice annually or as requested
• Support annual audit and tax preparation processes (e.g., Form 990) by gathering required documentation
• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards
• Learn and apply nonprofit accounting standards and best practices
• Maintain complete and accurate client‑specific documentation to ensure the integrity of client records

• Standardize bookkeeping for new clients and track and complete custom projects.
• Communicate regularly with clients through email and meetings and support clients during audits or financial reviews

What you'll bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1-3 years of full time, internship, coursework, or part‑time experience in public accounting or equivalency
• Experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, General Ledger systems, external audits, and proficiency in Excel, O365, and ERP systems such as QuickBooks, demonstrating success in managing multiple clients and projects.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service skills and effective communication, both written and oral, with a strong ability to synthesize information.
• Exhibit adaptability, self-motivation, a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects while collaborating effectively in a remote and in-office hybrid team setting.

Why This Role

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  • Provides hands-on exposure to nonprofit accounting within a structured, supportive team environment

  • Offers direct client interaction with fraternity and sorority organizations, building strong communication and service skills

  • Delivers end-to-end accounting experience, including AR, reconciliations, month-end close, budgeting, audits, and tax support

  • Ideal for early-career professionals seeking practical experience beyond entry-level bookkeeping

  • Emphasizes learning and applying nonprofit accounting standards and best practices

Inclusion and Diversity: Togetherwork is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are a company where diverse backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints are valued. Togetherwork does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, ethnic or national origin, or any other basis protected by all local, state or federal laws.