Accounting Manager

Cim; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxwell Accounting & Consulting is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee client engagements, review work product, and serve as the senior contact for a portfolio of clients. You will supervise month-end close, prepare GAAP and cash basis statements, and drive quality control across engagements.

You will lead process improvements, assist in system implementations (QBO, Bill.com, Ramp), and coordinate with auditors for tax readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including supervision or review responsibilities.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and/or tax compliance for small businesses, nonprofits, or multi-entity clients.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and ensure accuracy across client accounts.
• Prepare and review GAAP and cash-basis financial statements, accrual schedules, and reconciliations.
• Review workpapers and provide quality control feedback to staff and seniors.
• Serve as primary client contact for assigned engagements and manage expectations.
• Evaluate and help implement accounting systems for clients (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Ramp).
• Design and strengthen internal controls tailored to client size and complexity.
• Coordinate 1099 preparation, sales tax, property tax, and periodic filings.
• Lead audit and tax readiness prep and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

5+ years accounting

GAAP knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Client communication

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