KOBusiness Solutions is proud to be working with a growing firm specializing inaccounting, tax, and consulting services based in Philadelphia and Chicago whois currently seeking a Manager, Accounting Services, to join their Chicagoteam. Our client provides a variety ofaccounting, tax, and consulting services to help business owners and nonprofitsfocus on what they do best: fulfill their missions and lead in the communitiesthey serve. If you’re looking to share your expertise and help a growth-orientedteam bridge the gap between traditional bookkeepers and business owners, we mayhave just the perfect fit for you!

Location: Remotein the Midwestern US

Salary:$115,000-$130,000

Schedule:Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week depending on business need 

JobType: Full-time, Direct Hire

Description

Ourclient services small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits across avariety of industries to provide cost-effectiveand comprehensive accounting and financial reporting services. In this role youwill serve a diverse clientele, acting as a strategic problem-solver, andallocating our teams’ resources to manage accounts and identify areas forfurther support. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Actas an advisor for a diverse book of business, identifying areas for support andcreating customized solutions to address their accounting needs.
• Identifyand assess key account concerns. Develop strategy using the team’s collectiveknowledge and technological resources to address them.
• Allocateteam resources by identifying individual skillsets to appropriately assign workto the team.
• Managea team of Staff Accountants. Supervise the quality of work put forth by directreports to ensure that it meets company quality standards.
• Serveas a liaison between internal and external parties. Act as a main point ofcontact for any client’s immediate needs.
• Completefinancial reporting and month-end closing procedures for a diverse group ofclients. Support day-to-day accounting tasks as needed.
• Leadby example to provide expert-level service to clients, including but notlimited to bookkeeping, preparation of adjusting journal entries, preparationof financial statements, cash-flow forecasting, AP/AR services, etc.
• Takepart in company strategic planning meetings to ensure operational excellenceand align on approach to market.
• Developand improve financial reporting practices to be utilized both internally andexternally.
• Workwith company leadership to ensure process efficiencies, as well as driveimprovement and create operational consistency.
• Completead hoc projects as needed, including operational analyses and audits, as wellas any other client-related projects based on the bandwidth of the team.

RequiredSkills/Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge ofMicrosoft Office software, including Excel
• Experience usingQuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online are required; any other accountingsystems are a plus.
• Proven leadership skillsand an aptitude for training and development.
• Strong problem-solvingskills and an ability to think creatively about complex accounting issues.
• Strong organizationalskills and very detail-oriented
• Ability to self-manageand work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong interpersonal andcommunication skills

Educationand Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree inaccounting and CPA certification required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’experience in accounting with some leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working withan outsourcing firm or with external clients required.

Benefits:

• Flexible workenvironment
• Opportunities for careeradvancement
• Retirement plan withemployer match
• Comprehensive healthinsurance, as well as dental and vision plans
• Company paid holidaysand vacation time.
• Regular team buildingevents and company holiday parties.

EqualOpportunity Employer

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