Accounting Manager

B Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outsourced finance and accounting firm is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead client engagements, ensure financial accuracy, and manage accounting operations. This remote role requires strong accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and proficiency in accounting software.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Big 4 or national public accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full cycle accounting close.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
• Manage accounting activities including Accounts Receivable and Payable.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Excel

Accounting Theory

US GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Concentration in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Expensify

Ramp

Concur

Gusto

JustWorks

Stripe

PayPal

Job description

B Consulting is a premier outsourced finance and accounting firm focused on supporting funded, high-growth startups to mid-stage businesses in the tech, consumer products, life sciences, and service sectors. We provide founders with financial roadmaps to make smart financial decisions. Using best-in-class software and processes, we deliver peace of mind.

As our Accounting Manager, you’ll work primarily with our Controllers and offshore team of accountants, assisting B Consulting clients with various accounting and financial operations activities. The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in leading client engagements and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, preparing financial statements, and providing accurate data to support strategic decision-making. In this role, you'll need to manage and lead multiple client projects and communicate with clients to support their requests while also supporting our controllers.

What you'll do:

1. Perform a full cycle accounting close

• Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements
• Review the offshore team's work
• Lead client calls
• Manage client budgets
• Reconciliations and accrual journal entries
• Update financial models and cash forecasts with actuals

Manage accounting activities

• Accounts Receivable (invoicing, collections)
• Accounts Payable (processing bills, set up vendors)
• Payroll reconciliation
• Sales orders
• Purchase orders
• Inventory (landed costs)

Implement and use various software solutions

• Accounting ERPs (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite)
• Expense management (Expensify, Ramp, Concur, Bill)
• Billing (Ramp, Bill)
• Payroll (Gusto, JustWorks, Trinet, ADP)
• Sales platforms (Shopify, Amazon FBA)
• Merchant service platforms (Stripe, PayPal)
• Inventory software (Cin7, Fishbowl, SOS, and others)

Demonstrate a strong accounting background and knowledge of US GAAP

• Revenue Recognition (ASC606)
• Prepaid and Accrued Expenses
• Deferred Revenue
• Fixed Assets and Depreciation
• Lease Accounting
• Inventory, Manufacturing, Cost Accounting

Assist with tax process and maintain compliance with government agencies (working with tax partners)

• Annual federal income tax returns (C Corp, LLC, S Corp)
• Annual State filings and Franchise Taxes
• Local Business Registrations & Compliance
• Sales and Use Tax
• R&D Tax Credits
• W9/1099

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 7+ years of applicable experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accounting theory, principles, and practices
• Big 4 or national public accounting experience a plus
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, sum-if formulas, etc.)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management skills

This is a remote opportunity.