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About the Role

Withum's Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Lead Consultant to join our growing team in our Buffalo, NY office. This role will oversee and work together with staff and senior team members to service a wide range of industries. This is a hybrid-based position requiring 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of professionals, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and supporting development through coaching and feedback.
• Oversee accounts payable workflows, including review/approval of vendor and contractor payments and maintenance of appropriate supporting documentation.
• Review and approve payroll processing and related filings in collaboration with client HR/payroll providers.
• Lead the month-end close process, including reviewing proposed journal entries, ensuring timely reconciliations, and maintaining an accurate general ledger.
• Review and approve all proposed journal entries (e.g., revenue, payroll, accruals, reclasses) and confirm appropriate supporting details.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances, including cash, AR, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, and other key accounts.
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and performance analytics; help clients translate results into actionable operational decisions.
• Partner with client leadership (owners, administrators, controllers, practice managers) as the day-to-day point of contact; proactively communicate status, risks, and recommendations.
• Coordinate and facilitate external reviews and annual financial statement audits; manage auditor requests and support timely issuance of deliverables.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls; streamline close and reporting processes; help implement best practices across AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA preferred and/or MBA equivalent.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership and review responsibilities.
• Demonstrated client service experience (outsourced accounting, advisory, public accounting, or consulting) with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial results and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders.
• Preferred experience with Sage Intacct and/or QuickBooks Online.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data validation).
• Experience working with construction, manufacturing, distribution and oilfield service industries.
• A basic understanding of accounting reporting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, GAAP-based financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Continuous-improvement mindset.
• Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Involvement in their community and desire to “give back”.

Skills

• Accounting
• Finance
• Client Service
• Leadership
• Review
• Communication
• Sage Intacct
• QuickBooks Online
• Excel
• Month-end close
• GAAP
• Account reconciliations
• Internal controls

Location

• Buffalo, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA preferred
• MBA equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $85,000-$95,000

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance

About the Company

• Withum is a place where talent thrives, offering endless opportunities for growth, entrepreneurial energy, and inclusive teamwork.
• Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength, synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence.
• The cornerstone of our success is the dedicated professionals who help our clients grow and thrive.
• We promote personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

Equal Opportunity

• WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.