Client Accounting Service Manager

Eide Bailly; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly, a leading US CPA and advisory firm, is expanding its shared services to Mumbai. The US Client Accounting Services Manager will oversee accounting engagements, mentor staff, and ensure timely, accurate reporting for clients across industries.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, improving processes through technology, coordinating India-US workflows, and maintaining budgets and deadlines while delivering top-tier service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Valid CPA or CMA license or pursuing licensure preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office and various accounting software including QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise US accounting engagements to meet objectives and profitability.
• Oversee a team of accountants delivering multi-faceted services for clients.
• Utilize technology to account for transactions in real time.
• Manage month/quarter/end processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare reports, returns, and client documents (sales tax, payroll, tax forms).
• Mentor staff and provide technical training in CAS practice.
• Coordinate engagement performance between India and US teams including client interactions.
• Ensure timely delivery within budgets and deadlines.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Communication

Multi-project management

Technology-driven

Client interaction

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

QuickBooks

General accounting software

Job description

Job Description:

Eide Bailly is one of the top 25 CPA and business advisory firms in the nation. We have over 40 offices in 14 states across the Midwest and western United States and offer our staff and Partners the opportunity to serve a variety of industries. In 2019, we extended our operations to Mumbai, India and desire to expand our shared services segment there. Founded in 1917, our culture is the foundation of who we are, and we pride ourselves on supporting our employees to help them achieve their goals and pursue their interests both in the office and at home. At Eide Bailly we are passionate about the clients we serve, the work we do, and most importantly, having fun while we do it!

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Eide Bailly we believe respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress. Our culture focuses on collaboration to achieve career growth. Innovation is highly encouraged, which is where programs like our EB Xchange originate. This program allows interested employees to complete a rotation into a specialty area. We promote happy employees by making work/life balance a priority along with being actively involved in our communities. Our dedication to service can be seen through the Firm's decision to match charitable donations made by employees, as well as providing opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Most importantly, we like to have fun! We offer a professional and fun work environment with frequent lunch and learns, socials, contests, outings and other events.

Typical day in the life of an US Client Accounting Services Manager:

• Supervising US accounting engagements to achieve objectives including staff development, client needs, and engagement profitability.
• Oversee a team of accountants working together to provide accounting services for clients from a multi-faceted approach.
• Utilize technology to properly account for all accounting transactions for the client in real-time.
• Oversee the month/quarter/period end process including a review of month-end balancing and journal entries, analysis of GL accounts, coding and completion of data entry bank statements, and other bookkeeping transactions.
• Manages the preparation of reports, returns, and other documents required, including sales tax reports, payroll reports, year-end tax forms, monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and other reports required by clients.
• Actively seeking and providing feedback in order to develop the CAS practice.
• Supervising and delegating duties to Associate and Senior Associate level staff.
• Providing mentoring and technical training for staff in the CAS department.
• Coordinating engagement performance between staff in India and staff in the US including client interactions with US clients, as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintain compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
• Participating in training seminars and professional development activities.

Who you are?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• 7+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Valid CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining one of these licenses preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and principles.
• Ability to think innovatively to incorporate technology solutions and streamlined processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), QuickBooks, and using various software packages.

Eide Bailly is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.