Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services Manager manages client's needs and deadlines, contributes to the firm's mission and creates a learning environment for staff.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides high level accounting services to various client organizationsProvides superior service to clientsPlans engagements and manages jobsReviews client financial statementsEvaluates and mentors staffAssigns Accounting Services staff tasks and responsibilities commensurate with their knowledge, skills, and abilitiesActs as resource to staff for accounting related questions; provides training to new employees on basic accountingContributes to firm's mission and acts as a technical resource for others in the firmProvides value-added services by seeking out and developing meaningful business advisory commentsResearches and concludes on complex accounting issuesPerforms other accounting services and duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to use 10-keyAbility to supervise, teach, mentor and lead othersMust have strong written and verbal communication skillsMust have strong organizational and analytical skillsStrong knowledge of general accounting practices to solve issues that may arise over the course of an engagementProficient knowledge of accounting research techniques and the various research sourcesProficient in MS Office, QuickBooks and other accounting softwareEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTBachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience6 to 9 years of accounting experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENTNo physical exertion requiredRequired to sit for long periods of timeUsual office working conditions25 - 75% travel for field workSCHEDULEStandard Work HoursTypical Monday - Friday business week, evenings and weekends as needed, primarily during busy periods