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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing, Senior Associate

Cherry Bekaert

Houston, TXJob$103–136K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$103–136K/yr
Location
Houston, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Cherry Bekaert is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Senior Associate to support middle-market clients with accounting, financial reporting, and operational accounting services. The role serves multiple client engagements and includes close processes, reporting, budgeting, and client collaboration. The firm describes a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and offers a salary range of $103,000 to $136,200.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingAccounting SoftwareERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelFinancial Reporting ToolsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailPrioritizationCommunicationCollaborationIndependent WorkTeamwork

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field3+ Years Accounting or Finance ExperienceEligibility to Work in the United States

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice is continuing to grow and is seeking experienced accounting professionals to join our team. As a Senior Associate, you will work with a variety of middle-market clients, helping deliver accounting, financial reporting, and operational accounting services while expanding your technical and client service skills in a collaborative environment.

As a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Senior Associate, you will:

  • Perform day-to-day accounting activities for multiple client engagements, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and management reporting packages.

  • Maintain accounting records and ensure compliance with established processes and internal controls.

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other client accounting projects as needed.

  • Collaborate with clients and internal team members to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.

  • Leverage accounting systems and technology to support efficient service delivery.

  • Manage multiple client priorities while delivering high-quality client service.

What You Bring to the Role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

  • Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

What you can expect from us:

  • Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

  • The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

  • A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

  • Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

  • Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

  • Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program (https://careers.cbh.com/benefits/) which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

Pay From: $103,000 to $136,200

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

© 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,887 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–136K/yr
  • Texas median$97–150K/yr148 salary ranges
  • US median$95–135K/yr2,396 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 8% below the Texas median midpoint ($129K) — in the middle half of Accounting salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 405 open Accounting jobs in Texas and 4,887 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,589 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,467 of the 4,887 open Accounting jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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