Accounting Manager (OAS)

Wojeski & Company CPAs; Town of Colonie (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Outings

In-Office Events

Competitive compensation and PTO

401(k) program with employer match

Discounted Financial Planning/Counseling

Flexible Schedules

Reduced Summer Hours

Hybrid Work From Home Policy

Health and Wellness Benefits

Mentorship and Learning Development

Job summary

A mid-sized CPA firm is seeking a dynamic Accounting Manager to oversee the Outsourced Accounting Solutions team. The role involves managing staff, improving practices, interacting with clients, and requires proficiency in QuickBooks. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least five years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related experience required.
• Accreditation as a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor is strongly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage OAS staff and ensure client satisfaction.
• Standardize and improve OAS practices and procedures.
• Review account reconciliations and trial balances.
• Assist clients with accounting tasks and issues.
• Recruit and hire new team members.
• Coordinate training programs for staff.

Skills

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Client interaction

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Wojeski & Company is a thriving, mid-sized CPA firm with an excellent reputation and a distinct culture. We are "accountants with personality" known for our expertise, high service standards, impeccable integrity, community involvement and fun! Our service-oriented firm provides bookkeeping, audit, tax and consulting services to a broad range of clients.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and organized Accounting Manager with sound financial expertise and strong supervisory skills to join our growing Outsourced Accounting Solutions (OAS) team. The position reports to our OAS Managing Director and requires work within both the Wojeski office and at client locations around the Capital Region of New York.

Responsibilities

• Managing OAS staff and their associated general accounting workload to guarantee complete client satisfaction
• Standardizing and improving OAS practices and procedures while ensuring the highest quality final product to our clients
• Reviewing monthly account reconciliations and trial balances for periodic reporting to clients
• Assisting clients with tasks and issues that arise in the accounting function of their businesses
• Recruiting and hiring new members for the OAS team and conducting performance evaluations for the group
• Coordinating training programs for new staff while identifying training needs for existing staff
• Ability to develop and foster new business
• Performing other related duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications

• Thorough proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online and Excel
• Advanced understanding of balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and staff members for different types of clients in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to interact with clients on a regular basis
• Ability to learn quickly and work both independently and as a team member to complete tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• First-rate communication and commitment to customer service
• Knowledge of business organizational structures
• Income tax experience is a plus but not required
• Positive attitude focused on enhancing the firm's culture and an open-mindedness to change.

Required and strongly preferred experience

Our OAS Accounting Manager should have:

• a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (required)
• a minimum of five years of related experience (required)
• accreditation as a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor (strongly preferred)
• a Certified Public Accountant designation (preferred, but not required)

Benefits and Perks Include

• Company Outings
• In-Office Events
• Competitive compensation and PTO
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted Financial Planning/Counseling
• Flexible Schedules
• Reduced Summer Hours
• Hybrid Work From Home Policy
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Mentorship and Learning Development