Accounting Manager

About the Company

A growing finance and accounting services firm that supports startups and small businesses with bookkeeping, accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll support and strategic finance services. The firm works closely with business owners and leadership teams to provide accurate financial information, organized accounting processes and reliable reporting.

Role Summary

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support and help lead the firm's accounting operations across multiple client accounts. This person will manage the month-end close process, review working papers, support financial analysis and ensure client books are accurate, complete and ready for director-level review. The role is hands-on, with the opportunity to take on more leadership responsibility as the team continues to expand.

Position Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Experience level: 3 to 6 years
• Working hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
• PTO: 10 days

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the month-end close process across multiple client files
• Review working papers, reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation prepared by bookkeepers
• Ensure client books are accurate, complete, organized and ready for director-level review
• Provide hands-on accounting and bookkeeping support when needed
• Help coordinate, guide and support a team of bookkeepers
• Support financial reporting and basic financial analysis for client accounts
• Maintain clean accounting records in QuickBooks and/or Xero
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, process gaps or missing documentation before final review
• Communicate clearly with internal team members and clients when required
• Work with accounting leadership to improve processes and support team scalability

Required Skills

• QuickBooks and/or Xero
• Microsoft Excel
• Month-end close processes
• Financial reporting
• Bookkeeping and accounting operations
• Working paper review

Nice to Have

• Payroll processing experience
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Bookkeeping or accounting experience for small businesses or startups
• Background in financial reporting support within a team environment
• Experience reviewing the work of bookkeepers or junior accounting team members
• Exposure to client-facing accounting services or outsourced finance teams

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Clear communication
• Organizational skills
• Team coordination
• Independence and ownership