This is a remote position.
BooksTime is looking for an accountant to join us as a Senior Accountant Team Lead. You’ll oversee bookkeeping services for a set of clients and eventually help lead the US Senior Accountant Team.
Are you looking for:

• Flexible hours
• 100% remote work
• An opportunity to make an impact on small businesses and work with an amazing team

Would you be great at:

• Building relationships with employees and clients
• Improving processes
• Training and coaching

If so, this opportunity is for you!
Who We Are:BooksTime is an ambitious and innovative accounting & bookkeeping firm founded in 2016 with operations in 4 countries. We are expanding rapidly and seeking outstanding people to join our team who are energised by this growth.
Why Join BooksTime?

• Supportive work environment
• Friendly colleagues
• Flexible hours
• 100% remote work
• Endless opportunities
• Focus on constant improvement
• Work variety

Financial Oversight :

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices and ensure high quality accounting services and reporting are being provided to our clients.
• Maintain optimal profit margins for any assigned clients and the team.
• Perform quality control reviews of client financial statements.
• Collaborate with the Senior Accountant team members and be a high-level resource for any accounting and operational questions they may have.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Train and mentor assigned team members in accordance with BooksTime’s standard processes.
• Provide ongoing coaching to ensure clients are receiving the highest quality work and service.
• Oversee team member performance and lead annual performance reviews.
• Assign new client work to the Senior Accountant team members to help increase productivity and foster an environment of employee growth.
• Transfer client work to new Senior Accountants efficiently and effectively.
• Provide or assign team coverage during vacation or sick leave absences.
• Lead a team in delivering top-notch bookkeeping services to our clients.
• Build strong relationships with the team members.

Talent Advancement:

• Work with members of our Talent Acquisition team to find and hire excellent Senior Accountant candidates.
• Work on identifying internal talent and promote their growth by helping develop their skills and abilities.
• Take initiative and responsibility for your growth, the success of your team, and the success of BooksTime overall.

Client Satisfaction and Success

• Build a relationship with clients by gaining an in-depth understanding of their business needs and objectives. Once established, proactively provide efficient solutions and recommend additional services.
• Serve as a resource to all assigned team members for guidance on client tasks and be willing to step in to help resolve client issues and/or urgent needs.
• Oversee a portfolio of clients ensuring books are complete and accurate and deadlines are met.
• Effectively manage communication between team members and clients.

Process Improvement:

• Assume ownership and responsibility of assigned tasks from start to finish, including but not limited to, client work and communication.
• Identify areas of improvement within BooksTime’s processes and create a strategy for implementing changes.
• Demonstrate willingness to follow established policies and procedures consistently and accurately, while also providing feedback on how to help the company run more effectively.

Requirements

• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal)
• An adaptable, fast learner
• Excellent organizational skills
• Tech-savvy
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Critical Thinker
• Desire for constant improvement
• Ambitious and self-motivated
• A relationship builder
• Ability to have difficult, but effective conversations when needed.
• Ability to empower the team
• Ability to see the big picture and the small details simultaneously

Experience:

• 5 years of management experience
• An ideal candidate has handled the accounting for multiple companies at one time, while also managing a team of 5 individuals.
• Proven track record of successfully managing a team.
• Example titles for individuals who would be successful in this role may include: Controller, Finance Manager, Director of Accounting, VP of Finance, CFO, Team Lead, Supervisor, etc.
• Experience working with multiple clients at the same time, preferably small to midsize businesses.
• 5 years of experience using QuickBooks and/or similar cloud-based accounting software.

Benefits

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time preferred. For part-time, 30 hours per week is still required.
• Salary Range: Negotiable. The Starting wage is typically between $38-45 per hour depending on education and experience.
• Benefits, based on eligibility requirements may include: Health (QSEHRA reimbursement plan), Tech Reimbursements, Simple IRA Employer Match
• This position is, and always will be, 100% remote.
• 20 days of consolidated leave for full-time employees