Manager II - Client Services

Wegmann Dazet; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a Manager II to oversee client engagements and staff in the Client Accounting and Advisory Services department. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, an active CPA license, and at least 10 years of accounting experience. Responsibilities include leading engagements, mentoring staff, and assisting clients with complex accounting matters, payroll, and tax issues. Competitive compensation is offered for this essential managerial role.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as an accountant.
• Active Certified Public Accountant License required.
• Strong abilities in communication and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and oversee staff work.
• Assist clients with outsourced accounting services.
• Supervise a team providing payroll and tax-related assistance.

Skills

Ability to manage jobs to completion within budgeted hours

Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines

Advanced features of QuickBooks Desktop and Online

Effective communication with clients and authorities

Ability to identify issues in client records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant License

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager II assists the Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) department through their involvement in overseeing staff’s work on client engagements and direct involvement with the client on more complex accounting and bookkeeping matters. They are also looked upon as a resource for the firm and clients in the areas of software, payroll and tax.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead CAAS department engagements providing onboarding evaluation of client needs, structuring ongoing engagement to ensure efficient completion, and overseeing staff completing those engagements.
• Assist new clients with cleanup of QB files and recommendations for future processing.
• Assist clients with outsourced accounting services.
• Complete interim and annual compilation engagements.
• Review staff’s work on various engagements.
• Supervise and mentor a team of employees responsible for providing comprehensive assistance to clients in areas including payroll, sales tax, property tax, 1099s, and various business‑related filings.
• Assist clients with payroll, sales tax, property tax, 1099s, and other business‑related filings.
• Effectively communicate with Federal, State and Local tax agencies on behalf of clients.
• Respond to various governmental and nongovernmental notices and/or audits.
• May participate in conducting training sessions.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to review client records to identify issues needing attention and design workflows to increase efficiency.
• Ability to manage jobs to completion within budgeted hours.
• Able to use advanced features of QuickBooks Desktop and Online products.
• Ability to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work effects with other employees and clients.
• Ability to effectively select the appropriate communication method to fit the situation.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact, develop and maintain professional relationships with partners, employees, clients and tax authorities.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply complex publications, such as sales tax laws and regulations for different states.
• Ability to problem solve payroll tax notices for federal and other states.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Ten (10) years experience as an accountant
• Active Certified Public Accountant License

Disclaimer

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.