Client Accounting Manager

A fast-growing accounting and consulting firm is seeking a dynamic leader to join their Accounting Operations team in a fully remote capacity. This individual will oversee day-to-day bookkeeping delivery, monthly financial reporting, and audit readiness across a diverse portfolio of clients. The role is responsible for managing workflow execution (AP, AR, prepaids, accruals), ensuring timely and accurate monthly closes, and using Keeper (or similar close/workflow management tools) to monitor status, quality, and deliverables. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who is passionate about mentoring staff, elevating quality, and presenting clean, review-ready financial packages to management and clients. Qualified candidates will join an employee-friendly corporate culture with competitive compensation, bonus and benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth and mobility.

Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ~9 accounting professionals across multiple levels and locations.Provide structured feedback focused on professional growth and continuous learning.Own the end-to-end monthly close calendar using Keeper (or comparable tools).Track tasks, dependencies, and completion status across all client engagementsMaintain regular communication with clients to resolve open items and clarify transactions.Oversee bookkeeping staff to ensure timely and accurate entry of all financial activity, escalating issues as needed.Partner with the Director of Finance & Accounting Services to design, document, and improve workflows for AP, AR (including payment applications), prepaid schedules, accrual capture, and period-end cutoffsReview and approve monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Detail, and variance/flux analyses where applicable).Ensure completeness, accuracy, proper period alignment, and supporting schedules prior to client distribution.Identify process gaps, recurring reconciling items, and automation opportunities.Implement standard templates, checklists, and best practices across the team.Monitor workload and capacity across clients and team members.Reassign tasks, cross-train staff, and recommend hiring or outsourcing as necessary.

Qualifications:5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a consulting or advisory environment.2+ years in a supervisory or team-lead role (multi-client or outsourced accounting experience strongly preferred).Strong understanding of AP, AR, prepaids, accruals, and period-end close processes.Experience reviewing monthly financial statements and supporting reconciliations.Proficiency in cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite).Experience with Keeper or similar close/workflow management tools preferred.Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills; comfort working with large data sets.Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey accounting insights in clear, actionable terms.Familiarity with audit preparation, PBC list management, and auditor coordination is a plus.

People development & coachingDeadline discipline and organizational follow-throughAccuracy with a continuous-learning mindsetClient-service orientationProcess-driven approach with strong documentation disciplineProblem-solving across multiple systems and data sources

Salary: $150KLocation: Remote