Accountant

About Gaines & Associates (GAPC)

GAPC (Gaines & Associates, PC) is a fast-growing CPA–Business Advisory and Consulting firm serving clients nationwide. We're open, collaborative, fast-paced, and hands-on with teams working across multiple clients to deliver measurable results. We pride ourselves on helping growing businesses strengthen their financial foundations, improve profitability, and make confident decisions.

About the Role

We're seeking an
Accountant
to join our Client Advisory & Accounting team. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who is eager to build strong technical skills, gain exposure to multiple industries, and develop into a future Junior or Senior Accountant and/or Manager.

You'll support the monthly close process, assist with financial reporting, help maintain clean and accurate books, and work directly with senior team members to ensure high-quality client deliverables. This is a great opportunity to grow with a firm where learning, collaboration, and hands-on experience are core to the role.

What You'll Do

• Assist with
  monthly and quarterly close activities
  , including reconciliations, journal entries, and schedule preparation of Financial Reports.
• Support the creation of
  management reports, financial statements, and KPI dashboards
  .
• Help maintain and improve accounting workflows across
  AP, AR, and expense management
  .
• Work within cloud-based accounting/tax systems (QuickBooks Online, CCH ProSystem fx Tax, and other tools) to ensure clean and accurate client books.
• Prepare
  cash flow updates
  , basic forecasting inputs, and financial data summaries for senior accountants and managers.
• Coordinate with the tax team on
  trial balance readiness, 1099s, sales/use tax data pulls
  , and other compliance items. Also, participate in personal and business tax preparation.
• Assist with
  process documentation, SOPs, and checklists
  as systems evolve.
• Participate in client onboarding and help gather necessary financial information.
• Communicate directly with clients on routine questions, requests, and follow-ups.

What You'll Bring

• 1–3+ years of accounting experience
  , ideally in public accounting, CAS/outsourced accounting, or multi-entity environments.
• Solid understanding of
  basic GAAP principles
  , reconciliations, month-end processes, and financial statements.
• Proficiency with
  Excel/Google Sheets
  (lookups, pivots, formatting).
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or Online, CCH ProSystem or similar financial or tax software.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, client-facing environment.
• CPA eligibility or interest in pursuing CPA
  is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to service-based, field services, or construction industries.
• Interest in financial reporting, budgeting, or Financial Planning & Analysis as future development areas.

Ideal Competencies

• Client-oriented mindset:
  Delivers responsive, high-quality service.
• Problem-solving:
  Takes initiative and brings forward solutions.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable with new tools, changing priorities, and multi-client work.
• Time management:
  Able to prioritize deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
• 401(k) plan and comprehensive benefits package.
• Vacation/PTO.
• Continuing professional education and development support.
• Full-time (40+ hours/week).

How to Apply

Please apply directly on LinkedIn with your resume and a brief cover letter (2-3 bullet points on relevant experience or wins) or send to For more information about GAPC, please visit our website