Mize CPAs Inc. just announced a merger with Aprio, effective 11/01/25. Mize was named a Top 200 Workplace for 2024 and 2025 by USA Today! We are a leading regional accounting and IT firm with offices in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas. Our firm works with clients in a number of industries and has a rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality division that serves clients nationwide. Aprio is an award-winning, nationally recognized business advisory and accounting firm, with a presence in 30+ offices globally.
We are looking for an in-office only Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Outsourcing Associate (Accounting Services Staff Accountant) in our Topeka office. Full-time availability is required, around 2250 hours per year. After initial training of 9 - 12 months, a hybrid-remote work schedule can be discussed.
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have experience compilating monthly financial statements, related schedules, and supplementary information for various clients as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Compilation of monthly financial statements, which include balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and various supplementary schedules as required
- Reconcile bank statements, prepare adjusting journal entries and post to the general ledger
- Maintain client's depreciation schedules, recording changes in property and equipment and calculating depreciation and amortization
- Research general ledger account issues, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, intercompany transfers, miscellaneous, etc
- Maintain records and general ledger detail using prescribe forms and methods given by the QSR Shareholder and or Manager
- Consult with the client or the client's bookkeeper regarding matters of general ledger account coding classification
- Gathering information for financial and income tax projections including quarterly and year-end tax packets
- Monitor client adherence to compliance related deadlines such as sales tax, payroll tax, income tax payments, personal property filings, and real estate taxes
- Meet all deadlines for monthly compilations, government reporting and tax services
- Occasional same day travel for meetings and seminars
- Increased workload required during certain times of the year
- Ability to work the hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- In-office work during training, due to the interaction necessary with the trainer; amount of time required will vary based on the individual's experience and abilities
- Individuals at this level normally have a Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting or other related business field or equivalent accounting experience
- Zero - two years' experience with bank reconciliation and/or monthly financial statements
- Proficiency in use of MS Office Suite and accounting or tax software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in bank processing or banking systems
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Mize CPAs Inc./Aprio offers competitive salary and benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees. Some of the benefits include: college degree reimbursement, DTO and 8 paid Holidays per year, 401(k), fitness incentive, and parental leave.
Aprio offers hybrid-remote working capabilities, upon completion of in-office training for this position.
With Partner approval, Aprio will purchase the Becker review course for individuals preparing for the CPA exam, time off to take the exam, and reimbursement for the cost of taking each part of the exam once. There is also a bonus for completing each section and certification!
Mize CPAs Inc./Aprio strives for a work-life balance and supports career development as part of our culture. Because of our size and variety of industries we serve, there are opportunities for growth within the Firm.
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What We Do
Mize CPAs Inc. professionals are dedicated to helping our clients and communities from our offices in Overland Park and Topeka, Kansas. As a Top 200 firm (Inside Public Accounting), we provide audit, tax, accounting, payroll and consulting services to owner-managed businesses in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, not-for-profit organizations, auto dealerships, telecommunications and financial institutions. Mize Restaurant Group provides tax, audit, payroll, accounting and consulting services to QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) and franchise restaurants. We are the number one firm providing accounting, tax and payroll services nationwide to McDonald’s franchise owners.
As one of the first accounting firms to leverage technology, we developed a proprietary, web-based accounting and payroll solution. We work with clients nationwide so we’re familiar with the various state regulations and the complexities that come with multi-state payroll.
In addition to the financial planning Mize CPAs Inc. provides through our accounting and tax services, many of our high net-worth individual and business owner clients work with our related company, Prism Financial Group, L.L.C. Prism is an independent advisory firm offering both financial planning and investment management on a fee-for-service basis www. http://www.prismfg.com.
Mize CPAs Inc. has been recognized as a Top 200 Accounting Firm by IPA (Inside Public Accounting), the 10th largest firm in the Midwest by Accounting Today and the firm has also been recognized in Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” listing. Mize Restaurant Group also received recognition as Associate Member of the Year by the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association and also the Greater Kanas City Restaurant Association. For more information, visit www.mizecpas.com
