Accounting Manager

Sacbar; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxwell Accounting & Consulting in Colorado is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee client engagements, review work product, and serve as senior contact for a portfolio of clients. You will manage month-end closes, review GAAP and cash basis statements, and drive internal controls across engagements.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting with supervisory experience and strong Excel/GAAP knowledge. CPA license and experience with QBO, Bill.com, Ramp are preferred, with client communication

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting experience with supervision.
• Experience with financial reporting and tax compliance for small businesses or nonprofits.
• Advanced Excel and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close for multiple client accounts.
• Prepare and review GAAP and cash basis financial statements, accruals, and complex reconciliations.
• Review workpapers and provide quality control feedback to staff and seniors.
• Serve as primary client contact, manage expectations and communications.
• Evaluate and help implement accounting systems for clients (QBO, Bill.com, Ramp).
• Strengthen internal controls tailored to client size and complexity.
• Coordinate 1099, sales tax, property tax, and periodic filings.
• Lead audit and tax readiness prep and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Excel

Client communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA license

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Ramp

Job description

Maxwell Accounting & Consulting is a boutique CPA led firm providing outsourced accounting services to small and medium sized businesses, nonprofits, and family offices. The Accounting Manager will oversee client engagements, review and elevate team work product, and serve as a senior point of contact for a portfolio of clients. Key duties include:

• Overseeing month end close and ensuring accuracy across multiple client accounts
• Preparing and reviewing GAAP basis and cash basis financial statements, accrual schedules, and complex reconciliations
• Reviewing workpapers and providing quality control feedback to Staff and Senior Accountants
• Serving as the primary client contact for assigned engagements, managing expectations and communicating proactively
• Evaluating, recommending, and helping implement accounting and operational systems for clients (QBO, Bill.com, Ramp, payroll platforms, and similar tools)
• Designing and strengthening internal controls suited to each client's size and complexity
• Coordinating 1099 preparation, sales tax, property tax, and periodic compliance filings
• Leading audit and tax readiness prep, coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors
• Identifying process improvements across the firm's client portfolio
• Responding to client and team communications promptly and professionally

Required:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including review or supervisory responsibility
• Experience managing financial reporting and/or tax compliance for small businesses, nonprofits, or multi entity clients
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong command of GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial statement preparation
• Strong client communication skills, professional judgment, and discretion

Preferred:

• Current CPA license
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online, with familiarity in Bill.com, Ramp, or similar platforms a plus
• Experience evaluating or implementing accounting systems for clients