Client Accounting Supervisor | AI-Driven Cloud Advisory

Ascend; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend's Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team in Alabama seeks a Client Accounting Supervisor to manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of clients using a modern, cloud-based tech stack.

You'll mentor staff, review work for accuracy, and build advisory relationships that lead toward a Manager role, while using AI-enabled tools to automate routine tasks and improve client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years progressive accounting experience; client-facing experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and client-service skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements for a book of clients.
• Review Client Accountants' work for accuracy before final sign-off.
• Be the day-to-day client contact, answer questions, resolve routine issues, and advise clients on their financials.
• Own deadlines by ensuring deliverables are accurate and timely, and flag risks early to the Manager.
• Teach and mentor Client Accountants on accounting fundamentals, firm procedures, and tech platforms.
• Work daily in cloud accounting platforms and AI-enabled tools, driving automation of manual tasks.

Skills

Cloud accounting

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Advisory mindset

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Dext

Ramp

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Ascend's Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team in Alabama seeks a Client Accounting Supervisor to manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of clients using a modern, cloud-based tech stack.

You'll mentor staff, review work for accuracy, and build advisory relationships that lead toward a Manager role, while using AI-enabled tools to automate routine tasks and improve client service.