Manager, Accounting Services (Remote in the Midwest)

KO Business Solutions is proud to be working with a growing firm specializing in accounting, tax, and consulting services based in Philadelphia and Chicago who is currently seeking a Manager, Accounting Services, to join their Chicago team. Our client provides a variety of accounting, tax, and consulting services to help business owners and nonprofits focus on what they do best: fulfill their missions and lead in the communities they serve. If you’re looking to share your expertise and help a growth-oriented team bridge the gap between traditional bookkeepers and business owners, we may have just the perfect fit for you!

Location: Remote in the Midwestern US

Salary: $115,000-$130,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week depending on business need 

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Description

Our client services small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits across a variety of industries to provide cost-effective and comprehensive accounting and financial reporting services. In this role you will serve a diverse clientele, acting as a strategic problem-solver, and allocating our teams’ resources to manage accounts and identify areas for further support. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Act as an advisor for a diverse book of business, identifying areas for support and creating customized solutions to address their accounting needs.  
  
• Identify and assess key account concerns. Develop strategy using the team’s collective knowledge and technological resources to address them.
  
• Allocate team resources by identifying individual skillsets to appropriately assign work to the team.  
  
• Manage a team of Staff Accountants. Supervise the quality of work put forth by direct reports to ensure that it meets company quality standards.
  
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external parties. Act as a main point of contact for any client’s immediate needs.
  
• Complete financial reporting and month-end closing procedures for a diverse group of clients. Support day-to-day accounting tasks as needed.
  
• Lead by example to provide expert-level service to clients, including but not limited to bookkeeping, preparation of adjusting journal entries, preparation of financial statements, cash-flow forecasting, AP/AR services, etc.
  
• Take part in company strategic planning meetings to ensure operational excellence and align on approach to market.
  
• Develop and improve financial reporting practices to be utilized both internally and externally.  
  
• Work with company leadership to ensure process efficiencies, as well as drive improvement and create operational consistency.
  
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed, including operational analyses and audits, as well as any other client-related projects based on the bandwidth of the team.
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel
  
• Experience using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online are required; any other accounting systems are a plus.
  
• Proven leadership skills and an aptitude for training and development.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think creatively about complex accounting issues.
  
• Strong organizational skills and very detail-oriented
  
• Ability to self-manage and work independently in a remote environment.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA certification required. Master’s degree preferred.
  
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in accounting with some leadership experience preferred.
  
• Experience working with an outsourcing firm or with external clients required.
  

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment
  
• Opportunities for career advancement
  
• Retirement plan with employer match
  
• Comprehensive health insurance, as well as dental and vision plans
  
• Company paid holidays and vacation time.
  
• Regular team building events and company holiday parties.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer