Accounting Manager

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Makes decisions that impact the client relationship by monitoring client needs and building value into professional service
• Manages accounting service department team members in the local market
• Manages accounting projects to meet client needs within a specified time frame
• Works closely with clients to assess general accounting needs
• Prepares complex reports, returns, and other documents as required, including sales tax reports, year-end tax forms, financial statements, and other reports required by clients
• Calculates and reviews period-end journal entries and analyzes and provides guidance to clients on balance sheet accounts
• Completes the period-end process for clients
• Properly codes and completes data entry of bank statement and other bookkeeping transactions
• Reconciles bank accounts for clients
• Mentors and trains employees in the accounting services department
• Performs client billings for accounting services provided

Keys to Success

• Overall client satisfaction
• Efficient use of standard technology
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Accurate recording of accounting transactions
• Resource to the client on day-to-day items
• Meets overall budget and goals
• Demonstrates competencies in accordance with Career Development
• Team oriented and solution driven

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 7+ years of bookkeeping experience required, including experience managing staff
• Valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license preferred

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and principles
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state payroll laws
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• An employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Group term life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• A flexible time off and paid leave program