Senior Staff Accountant; CAAS

### About GMP Advisors For over 75 years, **[GMP](https://www.gmp-advisors.com/)** has been a trusted partner to East Texas businesses, families, and communities. Headquartered in Tyler, Texas, GMP Advisors and GMP Assurance PLLC together provide tax, advisory, assurance, and client accounting services through an alternative practice structure. We believe that great client service starts with great people — and we are committed to building a team where careers are built, not just filled. ### The Role GMP is seeking a **Senior Staff Accountant** to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) team in Tyler, Texas. The CAAS Staff Accountant will work alongside experienced CAAS Seniors, Controllers, and Partners — gaining hands-on exposure to a wide range of client industries and accounting workflows from day one. This role is the starting point of a clearly defined career path within GMP's CAAS department, with built-in development milestones leading to Senior, Controller, and ultimately Partner-track opportunities. The **Senior Staff Accountant** will: - Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned clients, including transaction coding, journal entries, and bank reconciliations - Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on schedule - Assist with payroll processing, payroll tax filings, and sales and excise tax reports - Support month-end close activities and contribute to client financial reporting - Maintain organized, accurate client workpapers and documentation that meet firm quality standards - Communicate professionally with clients on routine inquiries and requests - Apply firm best practices, internal controls, and quality standards consistently across all client work - Seek mentorship and feedback from senior team members to accelerate your professional development - Use QuickBooks Online and other client accounting platforms proficiently The ideal candidate will have: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (recent graduates welcome) - 8+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related professional experience - Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals (debits/credits, general ledger, journal entries) - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; comfort working in technology-forward environments - Experience with QuickBooks Online preferred, or strong willingness to learn quickly - Experience with Pack software - Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in client-facing settings - Eagerness to learn and contribute within a collaborative public accounting environment - Prior internship experience at a public accounting firm (preferred, but not required) - Familiarity with additional accounting platforms (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Xero) or AI-enabled accounting tools *CPA candidate or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred.* **This position is located in Tyler, TX and will require candidates to be local or open to relocation.** * * * ### **How to Apply** Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include: - Basic contact information - Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload - Work eligibility and compensation - Voluntary demographic & self-ID questions For further questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Olivia Riley, Sr. Recruiter at olivia.riley@ascendtogether.com. * * * *GMP is a member of Ascend Partner Services, a PE-backed growth partner.* *At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.* ### ***About Ascend*** Ascend empow…