Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager oversees the accounting work prepared by staff members, including bank reconciliation, general ledger, balance sheet, and income statements for a growing CPA firm specializing in financial planning for national clientele. They also supervise a team of accountants.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review monthly and quarterly accounting work including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts; verify general ledger for accuracy
• Review after the fact payroll summaries and journal entries
• Review journal entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to support documents
• Oversee preparation of year end Forms 1096 & 1099
• Client contact as needed to facilitate completion of financial statements
• Responsible for a team of accountants, answer questions, give feedback and day-to-day managing of the team, ensuring timely delivery to our clients
• Adhere to review timeliness guidelines
• Provide weekly updates to the Accounting Director regarding overall team performance
• Manage time-off requests for team according to the Associates’ performance and business needs
• Perform monthly and quarterly financial statements including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts; verify general ledger for accuracy
• Record journal entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to support documents
• Preparation of year end Forms 1096 & 1099
• Visit with client during annual consultation to develop accounting/client relationship

Job requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred; 10+ years of experience in accounting field required; multi-client CPA firm experience preferred; supervisory experience leading or managing teams preferred; QuickBooks and Xero Software experience preferred; proficiency in both Microsoft Word and Excel; act as a team player and demonstrate a positive attitude
• Travel: No travel is expected for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. An in-office presence may be required for training. This is a primarily remote role, with an in-office presence once a month or as business need dictates. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management’s approval.

Job Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Minimum: $90,000.00 - Maximum: $115,000.00 USD
• Benefits: Heavily subsidized medical insurance options; generous employer HSA contributions; 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Basic Life Insurance, and Telehealth/Virtual Urgent Care/Whole Mental Health; Dental and Vision plans; unlimited PTO; organization-paid holidays, including an extended Winter Break; Safe Harbor 401k Plan; employer-paid professional dues, licenses, and renewals; continuing education resources; family planning assistance program and paid parental leave; subsidized fitness programs; CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as: INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024); Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024); Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024); Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024); USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025); Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2026); For example, INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022); Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace (2022, 2023); Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020); Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020); INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020); INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at hr@cainwatters.com. Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.