Accounting Manager

ClearlyKept; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearlyKept, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support our accounting team with month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting across diverse client accounts.

The role emphasizes process improvements, compliance with corporate policies, and proactive communication with clients.

Qualifications

• BS Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of Financial Account Experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Detailed analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• A desire to learn, teach, and be promoted to grow within the company.
• QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and/or Sage Intacct experience.
• A propensity for AI-enabled automation and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and informal leadership in the execution of month-end close processes, including journal entry preparation, detailed review, and analysis as needed.
• Support the coordination and quality review of monthly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and consistency across client accounts.
• Direct and perform monthly financial variance analysis, including research, documentation and communication of account fluctuations.
• Serve as a key liaison during year-end financial statement audits and interim reviews, partnering with external auditors to provide necessary schedules and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Champion continuous improvement across month-end processes, financial controls, and analytics.
• Play an active role in managing client relationships, including participating in client meetings, responding to inquiries, and ensuring deliverables meet expectations.

Skills

Financial accounting

Multitasking

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Job description

Based in Charlotte, NC, ClearlyKept provides quality, comprehensive accounting and back-office services that small and medium sized businesses trust to facilitate their success. At ClearlyKept, we pride ourselves on being a seamless extension to our clients’ existing teams, operating with efficiency and a positive, customer service-oriented attitude in every project we touch. We value growth in all facets, both enabling growth for our customers, as well as prioritizing the growth and development of our teammates.

Job Description:

This role will support the accounting team in the delivery of monthly recurring tasks, in addition to special project work for our clients across varying industries. While certain parts of your role will be recurring, no week/month will be the same as we continue to grow and develop our processes with our clients. A successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical, thrive in an ever-evolving environment, and be self-driven.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide subject matter expertise and informal leadership in the execution of month-end close processes, including journal entry preparation, detailed review, and analysis as needed. Serve as a resource and mentor to junior staff to support their professional growth.
• Support the coordination and quality review of monthly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and consistency across client accounts.
• Direct and perform monthly financial variance analysis, including research, documentation and communication of account fluctuations
• Serve as a key liaison during year-end financial statement audits and interim reviews, partnering with external auditors to provide necessary schedules and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Champion continuous improvement across month-end processes, financial controls, and analytics. Encourage a culture of development and excellence by modeling best practices and proactively identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Play an active role in managing client relationships, including participating in client meetings, responding to inquiries, and ensuring deliverables meet expectations.

Do you have what it takes?

• BS Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of Financial Account Experience
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Detailed analytical and quantitative capabilities
• A desire to learn, teach, and be promoted to grow within the company
• Quickbooks Online, Netsuite, and/or Sage Intacct experience
• A propensity for AI-enabled automation and tools