Accounting Manager
Worldwide
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations for a portfolio of U.S. clients. The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the month-end close process, reviewing the work of junior accountants, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and providing guidance on complex accounting matters. This role serves as the central point of coordination between the accounting team and clients, ensuring deadlines are met, issues are resolved proactively, and client deliverables are completed with the highest level of quality ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก-๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ Own and manage the month-end and year-end close process across multiple client engagements. Coordinate the month-end close workflow, assign priorities, and ensure all deadlines are met. Prepare and post adjusting journal entries, accruals, and other month-end adjustments as needed. Resolve accounting issues and reconciliation differences to ensure an accurate close. Ensure all month-end deliverables are completed accurately and on time. ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ Perform flux (variance) analysis. Resolve complex reconciliation issues across balance sheet accounts. Review long-term debt schedules. Review lease accounting. Review shareholder loan accounting. ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ Prepare preliminary financial statements. Prepare monthly financial statement packages. Review management reports before client delivery. ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients on day-to-day accounting matters. Lead client meetings related to the monthly close and financial reporting. Communicate accounting issues, recommendations, and action items clearly and professionally. Build strong client relationships by providing responsive, high-quality service ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ & ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ Review all bookkeeping completed by Junior Accountants. Review reconciliations and journal entries. Ensure supporting documentation is complete. Identify errors and coach staff. ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ: 4+ years of accounting experience. Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge. QuickBooks Online required. Experience supporting U.S.-based businesses preferred. ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: Part-time, remote 3โ4 hours overlap with U.S. Eastern Time. ๐๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ Please Include How many clients/entities have you managed? Describe your review process. Which accounting systems do you use most?
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$20.00
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$35.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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About the client
- United StatesNew York3:52 PM
- $15K total spent29 hires, 8 active
- 451 hours
- Individual client
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