Client Outsourced Accounting Manager

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We serve clients from Fortune 500 public companies to mid-market private firms, as well as government entities, not-for-profit organizations and individual business owners...



Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with client personnel at all levels
• This person will have proven technical accounting and financial reporting skills to deliver results with Weaver's high standard of client service
• Manage the engagement and workflow of all client deliverables for multiple clients and engagements to minimize risk and surprises, optimize engagement economics, satisfy service objectives, and meet internal and external deadlines
• Identify, research and resolve accounting technical issues impacting the engagement
• Prepare and review engagement deliverables to ensure that firm and professional standards are met
• Effectively delegate tasks to facilitate professional development and efficient utilization of firm resources
• Continually build on technical expertise in accounting and financial reporting by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources
• Conduct or review research of complex or new accounting and financial reporting issues and prepare memorandums to support solutions
• Keep the partner informed about client updates, engagement status, budget adherence, and technical issues
• Take an increased role in preparing and delivering proposals and fee estimates
• Develop staff by providing training and formal performance feedback
• Perform general ledger accounting and closing of the books
• Conduct investigation on variances
• Prepare and review work papers and financial statements
• Conduct research on accounting transactions and summarize findings
• Write management reports
• Other advisory projects as assigned by the firm's Partners
• Travel to client sites as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in private or public accounting, with a minimum of 4 years in an audit/assurance role in public accounting
• CPA required
• Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct, and other accounting ERP systems
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team