Accounting Department Manager

Gilroy; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k employer match

Profit sharing

Health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A well-regarded accounting firm in California is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead their accounting department, focusing on maximizing profitability through team development and client relations. The ideal candidate will possess leadership qualities, an in-depth knowledge of bookkeeping practices, and mastery of QuickBooks online. The role includes maintaining regular client financial reviews and reporting KPIs. The firm offers competitive rewards including an employer-matched 401k, insurance benefits, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team success.
• Deep understanding of bookkeeping responsibilities and practices.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting department focusing on profitability.
• Develop the accounting team through meetings and skills training.
• Review clients' financial statements by designated deadlines.
• Create weekly scorecards tracking KPIs for the accounting team.
• Review each client’s books and monthly statements by the 30th or due date.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Mastery of QuickBooks Online

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

• Accounting manager will create raving fans by leading the accounting department to maximum profitability in accordance with Datamate’s core values. The accounting department manager will do this by:
• Developing the accounting team members by leading weekly team meetings to build relationships, develop skills and celebrate team successes
• Growing revenue by increasing the perceived value that our clients experience by teaching the team to cross sell appropriate Datamate solutions (payroll, bookkeeping, tax planning, etc) for problems uncovered during client conversations
• Create and update weekly scorecard for the accounting department on KPIs (key performance indicators) that drive success - calculate and add GP%, after adding in salary and incentive
• Completing a review of each client's books and monthly financial statements by the 30th of each month or their specific due date, if it varies
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards

What skills are needed to be successful?

• Heart of leader
• Cares deeply about the results of the team more than about their individual goals
• Detailed grasp of bookkeeper’s responsibilities and best practices
• Mastery of QuickBooks online

What is the reward?

• 401k employer match, profit sharing, and defined benefit plan
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage