Accounting Manager

Addition Management; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Addition Management in Plainsboro NJ seeks a Lead Accountant/Accounting Manager to lead client engagements, oversee accounting, tax, and financial reporting, and drive strategic financial improvements. You will mentor staff, ensure accurate statements, and coordinate with advisors to deliver high-quality service.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, staying current with tax laws, and guiding firms through complex accounting issues and transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; master's preferred.
• CPA designation required (or EA with equivalent experience).
• 5+ years advising small businesses in accounting and tax matters.
• Experience with preparing and reviewing complex business tax returns.
• Experience with tax research and planning.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert accounting, tax and financial reporting advice.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to improve clients' performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate advice with other professional advisors.
• Assist clients with transactions such as M&A, due diligence, funding.
• Stay up to date on accounting standards, regulations and software.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and staff on complex issues.
• Conduct research and analysis to resolve tax and accounting matters.
• Review and approve financial statements and reports.
• Lead and manage client engagements, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Excel

Tax software

Financial reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's degree a plus

CPA designation (or EA with equivalent experience)

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Growing CPA Firm is seeking a Lead Accountant/Accounting Manager to join their team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert advice on accounting, tax, and financial reporting matters.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to improve clients' financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate advice with other professional advisors
• Assist clients with transactions, such as M&A, due diligence, funding.
• Stay up to date on the latest accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends and software.
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients and staff on complex accounting issues.
• Conduct research and analysis to resolve technical accounting and tax matters.
• Review and approve financial statements and reports.
• Lead and manage client engagements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree a plus.
• CPA designation required (or EA with equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in advising small businesses in accounting & tax matters
• Experience with preparing and reviewing complex business tax returns.
• Experience with tax research and planning.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax software.