Job Description
Job Description
Client Accounting Manager
📍 Durham, NC
Salary : $90,000–$105,000 + Bonus + Benefit
Stable, Structured, and Client-Focused — Without the Burnout Culture
Ready to lead client relationships, oversee meaningful work, and still have a life?
We’re hiring a Client Accounting Manager to oversee a portfolio of small business and nonprofit clients. You’ll lead a team, provide tax and accounting oversight, and build lasting client relationships — all within a firm that plans ahead, respects boundaries, and values its people.
If you’re an experienced accounting professional with strong leadership instincts, tax knowledge, and a desire to work with systems that actually work, you’ll thrive here.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- $90,000–$105,000 base salary, depending on experience
- Performance bonus of up to 10–15%, based on portfolio results, team mentorship, and contribution to firm growth
- Health benefits, 3% retirement contribution, generous PTO, and 13 paid holidays
- A respectful, drama-free culture that values your time and expertise
- Clients who value your insights and enjoy long-term partnerships with us
- A role where your ideas and experience genuinely make a difference
About TVA
Time Value Accounting & Advisory Services is a family-owned firm based in Durham, NC. We provide expert financial and tax guidance to small businesses and nonprofits nationwide.
We are intentional about how we grow — building smart systems, hiring thoughtfully, and focusing on long-term client success. We believe strong teams build strong firms, and we structure our work so people can do their best without sacrificing their lives outside the office.
What You’ll Be Doing
Client Relationships
Serve as the go-to advisor for your client portfolioDeliver strategic insights, tax planning, and advisory supportBuild long-lasting, trust-based partnerships with business owners through regular meetings and consistent communicationHelp maintain process excellence and ensure a smooth experience for both clients and the teamAccounting & Tax Oversight
Oversee monthly accounting operations and tax processesPrepare business and personal tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065, 990, 1040, and more)Ensure compliance and minimize risk across federal, state, and local levelsLeadership
Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionalsStreamline workflows and implement best practices for efficiencyFoster a collaborative, growth-minded team cultureWho Thrives Here
Experienced accounting professionals who want to lead, not grindIndividuals who take initiative and value consistencyProfessionals who want to contribute to client success and team excellencePeople who balance technical skills with a team-oriented mindsetMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA or EA (preferred)10+ years of experience in accounting / tax roles, including client serviceStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skillsExperience managing multiple clients (20–30+)Tech-savvy with modern tools and platforms — including QuickBooks Online, tax software, Microsoft Office, and workflow / project management systemsWhat This Job Is Not
Endless nights and weekends during tax seasonJust data entry — this role is about compliance oversight, leadership, and client-facing workA corporate, high-drama environmentBurnout cultureWhat This Job Is
Serving small business clients year-roundMaintaining balance and clarity even during busy seasonsUsing proven systems and software to deliver consistent excellenceContributing to a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing teamReady to bring your experience to a firm that values both performance and people?
Apply now — and let’s do great work together.
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