Client Accounting Services Senior Manager

Eide Bailly LLP; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Certification incentives

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage client relationships and oversee accounting teams delivering professional services. You will assess client needs, provide real-time financial reporting, and guide month-end and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires a strong GAAP foundation, 10+ years of experience, and the ability to mentor staff while pursuing growth in outsourced accounting services for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 10+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• CPA or CMA license preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to handle complex issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and diverse software.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and deliver value in professional services.
• Oversee accounting teams delivering services for diverse clients.
• Assess client financial needs and provide real-time reporting.
• Oversee month/quarter/year-end processes and journal entries.
• Prepare reports, tax forms, and client statements.
• Mentor staff and grow outsourced accounting services.
• Cross-sell firm services and develop new product offerings.

Skills

Accounting expertise

GAAP knowledge

Client relationships

Networking

Communication

Process improvement

Tech adoption

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA license preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Work Arrangement: In-office OR Hybrid

A Day in the Life

• Manages client relationships by monitoring client needs and building value into professional service.
• Oversee a team of accountants working together to provide accounting services for clients from a multi-faceted approach.
• Work closely with accounting clients to assess ever-changing business and financial needs.
• Utilize technology to properly account for all accounting transactions for the client in real-time.
• Customize client financial reporting to meet their needs and help them better manage their businesses.
• Prepare and analyze client’s key performance indicators and other management reports.
• Provide ongoing advice to clients relating to historical financial information as well as financial projections.
• Oversee the month/quarter/period end process including a review of month-end balancing and journal entries, analysis of GL accounts, coding and completion of data entry bank statements, and other bookkeeping transactions.
• Manages the preparation of reports, returns, and other documents required, including sales tax reports, payroll reports, year-end tax forms, monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and other reports required by clients.
• Evaluate the costs, benefits and risks of alternative solutions to client problems or needs.
• Market services provided by outsourced accounting team and cross sell services offered by others within the firm.
• Capitalize on personal and professional experiences in order to develop business and practice lines.
• Actively seek feedback in order to develop the outsourced accounting services line.
• Develop new product offerings based on identified needs of clients.
• Provide mentoring and technical training for staff and managers in the outsourced accounting services area.
• Manage client billings to ensure they reflect the accounting services provided.
• Participate in community organizations and industry functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintain compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• 10+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Strong preference for construction industry experience.
• Valid CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining one of these licenses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and comfort handling complex accounting issues.
• Skilled in networking and developing business.
• 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.

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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