Accounting Account Manager

Our client is looking for an experienced Accounting Account Manager who possess a meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast reliability, coupled with a deep-seated commitment to honesty and a customer-centric ethos. They value team members who exhibit a growth-oriented mindset, constantly seeking personal and professional development, all while maintaining a warm and personable demeanor that fosters strong connections with both clients and colleagues.

Our client has cultivated a culture driven by precision in financial record-keeping and unparalleled customer service. From humble beginnings as a neighborhood bookkeeping service, they have expanded their reach. They are now serving diverse industries across state lines.

Why Join Their Team:

• Supportive and Professional Environment: Collaboration is at their core. They tackle challenges collectively, learn from mistakes, and proactively prevent them in the future.

• Family-Friendly Atmosphere: They understand the importance of work-life balance. While they adhere to deadlines, they prioritize accommodating personal needs.

• Emphasis on Relationships: Whether it's with their clients or their employees, fostering strong, lasting relationships is paramount.

• Investment in Growth: They are committed to nurturing talent. Professional development and training opportunities are readily available.

As an Accounting Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role, reporting directly to the Director of Accounting Operations. Your focus will be on managing a strategic client portfolio, leveraging your accounting expertise to oversee a team of professionals dedicated to client success. Serving as the main point of contact for clients, you will build and maintain trusted advisor relationships, ensuring top-notch service delivery aligned with our vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise bookkeeping staff to ensure timely completion of tasks.

• Provide guidance and mentorship, particularly in complex accounting areas.

• Conduct thorough reviews of work for accuracy and completeness.

• Analyze accounting data to generate comprehensive financial reports.

• Offer strategic recommendations to clients based on financial statement reviews.

• Assist clients in addressing accounting challenges and implementing solutions.

• Drive process improvements and system enhancements in collaboration with clients.

• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and maintain proper documentation.

• Coordinate the annual tax package submission to clients' CPAs.

• Provide hands-on assistance with bookkeeping tasks when necessary.

Skills:

• Strong sense of accountability and adherence to timelines.

• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on exceptional service.

• Analytical prowess with a proactive problem-solving approach.

• Transparent communication style and unwavering professional integrity.

• Adaptability to evolving business landscapes.

• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Tech-savvy with the ability to navigate accounting systems.

• Exceptional written and oral communication and listening skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of small to medium-sized business accounting experience across various industries.

• Extensive QuickBooks experience, including proficiency in advanced modules.

• Demonstrated client relationship management with multiple clients.

• Prior experience in supervising staff members.

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with matching.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Paid time off.

Location: Wayland, MA. Hybrid and fully remote options available (must be based in MA, NH, VT, ME, CT, or RI).