Account Manager for Accounting Firm

Overview: We are a consulting firm that focuses primarily on bookkeeping and remote office management. Our client portfolio spans a variety of industries. The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory, non\-profit, financial auditing, regulatory reporting, and possess strong financial acumen. We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to complete different tasks at different levels, as well as to work with clients in various industries. Because we tailor our services to each client, this role will entail learning new things on a regular basis to accommodate client requests. This is not a bookkeeping role with routine tasks. Rather, work at our firm is very dynamic and adapts to the needs of our clients. If you are adaptable, enjoy problem solving, detail\-oriented, have expertise in debits and credits, and are proficient in QuickBooks and navigating software programs, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: \- Oversee bookkeepers work on various clients and assist with management of multiple projects simultaneously \- Track and manage a company's inventory to ensure it's accurate, properly accounted for, and costs are minimized. \- Prepare financials review of cash flow, budgeting \- Prepare financial statements and reports for analysis \- Conduct forecasting and budgeting activities \- Cash flow analysis and reporting \- Implement accrual accounting principles \- Assist with regulatory reporting requirements \- Review work completed by bookkeepers for accuracy \- Expert in Excel \- Experience preparing monthly account schedules and reconciliations, including, but not limited to, prepaid expenses, other assets, accrued liabilities, other liabilities. \- Performs and assists with month\-end close, records month\-end accruals. \- Complicated Accrual Financial Reporting \- Reliable and Detail Oriented \- Self Starter \- Ability to work independently \- Can build and foster team work and communication Some further details on this role: * Project/grant accounting background — , consulting, research org, grant\-funded nonprofit — not general bookkeeping * Contract scrutiny, analysis, and judgment — catches a mismatched payment term, rate, or policy issue before it's a problem, not just data entry * Detail\-oriented enough to chase a sub for a corrected invoice rather than wave it through * Comfortable managing a high volume of communication channels and precise about who's actually in which one, able to maintain confidentiality. * Sharp, concise written communicator * Proficient or higher level with Harvest, Airtable, and Google Sheets, Slack, ERP Platforms, etc. * Independent enough to really own this rather than work off a checklist Experience: \- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance \- Proficiency in debits and credits \- Expert in QuickBooks \- Strong analytical skills for financial auditing \- Knowledge of regulatory reporting standards \- Ability to perform accrual