Client Accounting Services Manager

Eide Bailly LLP; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly, a leading CPA firm, seeks a Client Accounting Services Manager in Billings, MT to oversee day-to-day accounting for client relationships, mentor staff, and drive process improvements. This role emphasizes month-end close, GL analyses, and collaboration with healthcare clients, with hybrid work options and opportunities for professional growth.

You will coordinate client billings, ensure timely reporting, and support business development efforts to expand outsourced accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience with clients in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Valid CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining one of these licenses preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and principles.
• Ability to think innovatively to incorporate technology solutions and streamlined processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), QuickBooks, and using various software packages.

Responsibilities

• Manages client relationships by monitoring client needs and building value into professional service.
• Serve as a key point of contact on day-to-day accounting matters for the client.
• Actively manages clients' day-to-day accounting needs, functioning as their accounting dept.
• Reviews the recording of bank activity and other accounting transactions for clients.
• Reviews the reconciliations of client bank, credit card, and loan accounts.
• Reviews and assists with month-end balancing and journal entries and provides analyses of GL accounts.
• Communicates month-end results to clients.
• Ensures the timely completion of the month-end process for clients.
• Reviews reports, returns, and other documents as required, including sales tax reports, year-end tax forms, monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, and other reports required by clients.
• Reviews and ensures distribution of Forms 1099, 1098, 1096 and other related tax forms.
• Provides mentoring and technical training for staff in the Client Accounting Services department.
• Performs client billings for accounting services provided.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
• Makes recommendations on how to streamline processes.
• Provides feedback to develop the outsourced accounting practice.
• Identifies opportunities to cross-sell Eide Bailly services to clients.
• Participates in the area of business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Accounting expertise

5+ years accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA license preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Billings, MT

Work Arrangement: In-office OR Hybrid

A Day in the Life

A typical day as a Client Accounting Services Manager in Billings, MT might include the following:

• Manages client relationships by monitoring client needs and building value into professional service.
• Serve as a key point of contact on day-to-day accounting matters for the client.
• Actively manages clients' day-to-day accounting needs, functioning as their accounting dept.
• Reviews the recording of bank activity and other accounting transactions for clients.
• Reviews the reconciliations of client bank, credit card, and loan accounts.
• Reviews and assists with month-end balancing and journal entries and provides analyses of GL accounts.
• Communicates month-end results to clients.
• Ensures the timely completion of the month-end process for clients.
• Reviews reports, returns, and other documents as required, including sales tax reports, year-end tax forms, monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, and other reports required by clients.
• Reviews and ensures distribution of Forms 1099, 1098, 1096 and other related tax forms.
• Provides mentoring and technical training for staff in the Client Accounting Services department.
• Performs client billings for accounting services provided.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
• Makes recommendations on how to streamline processes.
• Provides feedback to develop the outsourced accounting practice.
• Identifies opportunities to cross-sell Eide Bailly services to clients.
• Participates in the area of business development.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience with clients in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Valid CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining one of these licenses preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and principles.
• Ability to think innovatively to incorporate technology solutions and streamlined processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effect working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), QuickBooks, and using various software packages.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Eide Bailly is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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