Accounting Manager

Position Summary: This position plays an integral part in the accounting department. Primary responsibilities include management of day-to-day accounting responsibilities and documenting accounting best practices to be used with client close cycles. Also with identifying areas of improvement to increase efficiency and automation within the departments. This position will also assist with establishing and monitoring financial plans and budgets.
Accounting Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages the bookkeeping team, assigning tasks to meet deadlines, making sure the team is trained in accounting best practices and has what they need to meet client needs and deadlines.
- Planning for client task coverage in the event of staff being out of the office and make recommendations on hiring needs, etc.
- Ensures that the financial operation is carried out in an ethical, responsible manner
-Create training material for the team and internal standard operating procedures (Best Practices) for accounting, QBO, and other processes utilized when onboarding of clients occurs, as well as maintaining excellence for our clients utilizing a variety of communication tools, including, but not limited to, videos and web meetings, as needed
- Train all staff on standard operating procedures and follow-up on training plan to ensure proper training of all staff on regarding accounting, QBO, and any other appropriate programs or software systems and internal processes
- Follow-up with clients, if needed and instructed by CEO, to ensure services is being provided according to company standards
- Manage all internal processes as instructed by CEO
- Create and conduct performance reviews for all staff members, including processes for motivating staff in correlation with Human Resources Director
-Plan and conduct weekly (One on One’s)/monthly meetings with staff including weekly meetings with CEO to keep CEO informed of all processes, procedures, training, and company growth plans
- Run bi­weekly payroll
- Invoice all clients on a monthly basis
- Create strategies, procedures, and policies for company growth
- Run operations smoothly and align with quality standards and recommend solutions to improve profitability including managing expenses
- Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation
-Responsible for oversight of financial services (general ledger accounting - including monthly close and reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, debt service, cash management, company financial analysis (including KPIs), taxes, fixed assets, etc.)
- Assists in the preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets
-Produces periodic financial reports for management use
-Responsible for tax planning (including year-end 1099’s and other tax requirements) throughout the year and weekly/monthly/quarterly/ yearly client’s deadlines throughout the fiscal year; assist outsourced tax consultants with the filing of annual tax documents and any required tax returns
- Responsible for ensuring that all accounting staff meet ALL client deadlines and manage measures accordingly. Report measures to the CEO.
- Presents recommendations to management on short-and-long-term financial objectives and policies
- Identifies and addresses financial risks and opportunities for the company
- Coordinates and oversees various process (Best Practices) improvement initiatives
- Establishes and maintains sound financial controls and record-keeping utilizing automation wherever possible
-Keeps current of government regulatory requirements and rapidly changing reimbursement environment to develop and implement changes to policies and procedures (Best Practices) as needed
-Any other duties assigned
Other Requirements:
Accounting Manager skills and qualifications
- Accounting skills: Must have a working knowledge of accounting practices and QBO including keeping the team updated on QBO updates
- Leadership and Motivational skills: Ability to motivate, lead, engage the staff members including evaluation on specific goals
- Effective Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with clients and staff members on different levels. The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.
- Problem Solving and Conflict Management skills: Ability to determine and solve problems in an effective manner including dealing and managing with conflict
- Quality: Sets high standards and measures of excellence to ensure quality assurance in every aspect of work performed.
- Accountability: Takes personal responsibility and ownership for adhering to all company policies and procedures while also completing work timely and in accordance with performance expectations.
- People Management and motivation: Build a strong team and develop positive relationships by understanding and addressing individual needs of staff
- Delegating skills: Know when tasks or assignments need to be handled by other staff members in order to develop staff members and for the leader to manage work that has a return to the business.
- Ability to Work under Pressure: Know when to create and meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent. CPA and/or MBA is preferred along with 4 or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Deep knowledge of GAAP
- Strong leadership qualities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Experience in working at a start-up is highly preferred
- Entrepreneurial spirit with an interest in finding the best way to efficiently complete a process
- Experience with Quick Books and NetSuite is highly preferred
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
**Financial Foothold is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. **