Job Description
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
KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws
Pay rate : $115,000-$113,000
Location : Remote
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