Accounting Manager – Monthly Close Specialist

Contract Accounting Manager (Remote): QBO/Xero | CPA Firm Support About Us We are a growing, relationship-focused CPA firm based in Colorado that provides monthly accounting, advisory, and tax services to small businesses. We emphasize accuracy, communication, and helping business owners understand their numbers, not just producing financial statements. We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to partner with us on a contract basis. This is not an entry-level bookkeeping role. We need someone who enjoys untangling complex accounting issues and bringing order to challenging client files. What You'll Do You will assist with higher-level monthly accounting work, including: * Reviewing and completing month-end closes * Investigating balance sheet discrepancies * Reconciling complex accounts * Cleaning up historical accounting issues * Researching unusual transactions * Preparing adjusting journal entries * Reviewing work completed by bookkeepers when needed * Helping establish clean, repeatable accounting processes * Communicating findings and recommendations to our CPA team Most work will be performed in QuickBooks Online, with occasional Xero engagements. Ideal Experience We're looking for someone who has: * 5+ years of accounting experience * Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and GAAP * Extensive QuickBooks Online experience * Experience with Xero (preferred but not required) * Experience performing month-end close for multiple clients * Ability to identify root causes, not just make accounts tie * Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills * Strong written communication * CPA or CMA is a plus but not required Public accounting or outsourced accounting experience is highly preferred. Types of Clients You'll work with a variety of small businesses, including: * Professional service firms * Retail and restaurants * Churches and nonprofits * Real estate businesses * Franchise operators * Service-based companies Some engagements involve straightforward monthly closes, while others require cleaning up years of accounting issues. What Success Looks Like The right person: * Works independently * Asks thoughtful questions * Documents their work clearly * Produces financials we can confidently use for tax and advisory work * Enjoys solving accounting puzzles * Takes ownership of assignments Hours * Approximately 10–15 hours per week to start * Flexible schedule * Fully remote * Opportunity for a long-term relationship as our firm continues to grow To Apply Please include: 1. A brief summary of your accounting background. 2. Your experience with QuickBooks Online and Xero. 3. Examples of complex accounting cleanups or reconciliations you've completed. 4. Your availability each week. 5. Your desired hourly rate. Finally, begin your proposal with the words **"Balance Sheet"** so we know you've read the entire posting.