Client Accounting Supervisor

JHM Certified Public Accountants; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Rx insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Paid time off

401(k) profit sharing

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

CPE / CPA exam

Mentor program

Work from home

Job summary

JHM Certified Public Accountants in Chattanooga seeks a Senior Client Accountant to manage CAAS engagements, serving as the primary relationship manager for clients.

You'll oversee month-end and year-end close, review financial statements, and mentor staff while collaborating with partners to identify opportunities and drive client success.

Join a family‑oriented office with experienced professionals, offering mentorship, growth, and a focus on quality accounting services for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA license preferred.
• Public accounting, Accounting Manager or Controller experience.
• Experience with multiple accounting software platforms and cloud-based systems including QBO.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned CAAS clients.
• Oversee month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and accounting work prepared by staff.
• Function as an outsourced Controller for client organizations.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead accounting system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and supervision to CAAS staff and seniors.
• Collaborate with partners and managers to identify client service opportunities.
• Participate in business development and client retention efforts.

Skills

relationship management

staff mentorship

financial analysis

accounting operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

5+ years accounting experience

Tools

QBO

multiple accounting software

Job description

JHM OVERVIEW

At JHM, we don't just talk about work-life balance we live it every day.

Description

We value hiring individuals with a growth mindset and are looking to add to our practice, so if you have an innate curiosity for solving problems and creating solutions—JHM is the place for you!

CLIENT ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR

This Senior Client Accountant role is a great opportunity. You would be joining a family-oriented office in Chattanooga while receiving support from seasoned industry professionals in the market and receive mentorship from Senior team members.

SCOPE OF WORK FOR CLIENT ACCOUNTANT

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned CAAS clients.
• Oversee month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and accounting work prepared by staff.
• Function as an outsourced Controller for client organizations.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead accounting system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and supervision to CAAS staff and seniors.
• Collaborate with partners and managers to identify client service opportunities.
• Participate in business development and client retention efforts.

Our Benefits

• Health, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid-Time-Off policy
• 401(K) profit sharing plan with employer match after one year
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Continuing Professional Education, and CPA Exam
• Mentor Programs
• Work from home policy

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT JHM

JHM has a commitment to our team members, clients, and the communities in which we work. At JHM, our mission of delivering the best to our clients and each other every day is rooted in our unique differences. Our engagement, growth and success are at their best when team members have equal opportunity and are included. Diversity brings value to JHM by connecting us with our community and driving innovation.

*JHM provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.*

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA license preferred.
• Public accounting, Accounting Manager or Controller experience.
• Experience with multiple accounting software platforms and cloud-based systems including QBO.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls.

Demonstrated Experience Managing Accounting Functions Or Leading Accounting Teams

• Experience preparing and reviewing complex financial statements.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.