KO
Business Solutions is proud to be working with a growing firm specializing in
accounting, tax, and consulting services based in Philadelphia and Chicago who
is currently seeking a Manager, Accounting Services, to join their Chicago
team. Our client provides a variety of
accounting, tax, and consulting services to help business owners and nonprofits
focus on what they do best: fulfill their missions and lead in the communities
they serve. If you’re looking to share your expertise and help a growth-oriented
team bridge the gap between traditional bookkeepers and business owners, we may
have just the perfect fit for you!
Location: Remote
in the Midwestern US
Salary:
$115,000-$130,000
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 40+ hours a week depending on business need
Job
Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Description
Our
client services small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits across a
variety of industries to provide cost-effective
and comprehensive accounting and financial reporting services. In this role you
will serve a diverse clientele, acting as a strategic problem-solver, and
allocating our teams’ resources to manage accounts and identify areas for
further support. Some of your key responsibilities will be:
- Act
as an advisor for a diverse book of business, identifying areas for support and
creating customized solutions to address their accounting needs.
- Identify
and assess key account concerns. Develop strategy using the team’s collective
knowledge and technological resources to address them.
- Allocate
team resources by identifying individual skillsets to appropriately assign work
to the team.
- Manage
a team of Staff Accountants. Supervise the quality of work put forth by direct
reports to ensure that it meets company quality standards.
- Serve
as a liaison between internal and external parties. Act as a main point of
contact for any client’s immediate needs.
- Complete
financial reporting and month-end closing procedures for a diverse group of
clients. Support day-to-day accounting tasks as needed.
- Lead
by example to provide expert-level service to clients, including but not
limited to bookkeeping, preparation of adjusting journal entries, preparation
of financial statements, cash-flow forecasting, AP/AR services, etc.
- Take
part in company strategic planning meetings to ensure operational excellence
and align on approach to market.
- Develop
and improve financial reporting practices to be utilized both internally and
externally.
- Work
with company leadership to ensure process efficiencies, as well as drive
improvement and create operational consistency.
- Complete
ad hoc projects as needed, including operational analyses and audits, as well
as any other client-related projects based on the bandwidth of the team.
Required
Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient knowledge of
Microsoft Office software, including Excel
- Experience using
QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online are required; any other accounting
systems are a plus.
- Proven leadership skills
and an aptitude for training and development.
- Strong problem-solving
skills and an ability to think creatively about complex accounting issues.
- Strong organizational
skills and very detail-oriented
- Ability to self-manage
and work independently in a remote environment.
- Strong interpersonal and
communication skills
Education
and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in
accounting and CPA certification required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years’
experience in accounting with some leadership experience preferred.
- Experience working with
an outsourcing firm or with external clients required.
Benefits:
- Flexible work
environment
- Opportunities for career
advancement
- Retirement plan with
employer match
- Comprehensive health
insurance, as well as dental and vision plans
- Company paid holidays
and vacation time.
- Regular team building
events and company holiday parties.
Equal
Opportunity Employer
KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer
that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit
discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion,
sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information,
pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state,
or local laws
Pay rate: $115,000-$113,000
Location: Remote
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