OFFICE MANAGER - OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Kelly Services; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health and life ins.

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company shutdown during 4th of July

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a CPA Firm Manager to oversee daily operations for an established professional services organization in Parsippany, NJ. This high-visibility leadership role reports to the CEO and firm leadership, focusing on CPA firm administration, operations, and multi-department coordination.

The role requires experience in CPA or law firm operations, strong leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities with discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in firm administration, office management, or operations within a CPA, public accounting firm or law firm.
• Experience managing administrative personnel and supporting firm leadership.
• Knowledge of CPA or Law firm operations, including billing, collections, utilization, realization, staffing, and workflow management.
• Background in accounting administration, HR, benefits, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily firm operations, administrative functions, and support staff.
• Partner with executive leadership on staffing, budgets, operational priorities, and business initiatives.
• Manage and develop the administrative team.
• Oversee billing, collections, expense reporting, budgeting, and management reports.
• Monitor staffing levels, employee utilization, workflow, and client deadlines.
• Coordinate practice management systems, timekeeping, billing, scheduling, and client setup.
• Lead HR functions, recruiting, employee benefits, and employee-related initiatives.
• Oversee technology needs, software systems, IT vendors, and cybersecurity coordination.
• Maintain firm records, compliance documentation, CPE requirements, and internal procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships, office services, and facilities-related needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall firm performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Karbon

Job description

Now Hiring: CPA Firm Manager

Kelly Services | Parsippany, NJ | On-Site | Direct Hire

Salary: Up to $120,000, depending on experience

Are you an experienced Office manager or Operations professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and keeping a business running smoothly?

Kelly Services is seeking a CPA Firm Manager to oversee daily operations for an established professional services organization. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity working directly with the CEO, partners, and firm leadership. The ideal candidate brings experience in CPA firm administration, strong business operations skills, and the ability to manage multiple departments and priorities.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily firm operations, administrative functions, and support staff.
• Partner with executive leadership on staffing, budgets, operational priorities, and business initiatives.
• Manage and develop the administrative team.
• Oversee billing, collections, expense reporting, budgeting, and management reports.
• Monitor staffing levels, employee utilization, workflow, and client deadlines.
• Coordinate practice management systems, timekeeping, billing, scheduling, and client setup.
• Lead HR functions, recruiting, employee benefits, and employee-related initiatives.
• Oversee technology needs, software systems, IT vendors, and cybersecurity coordination.
• Maintain firm records, compliance documentation, CPE requirements, and internal procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships, office services, and facilities-related needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall firm performance.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in firm administration, office management, or operations within a CPA, public accounting firm or law firm.
• Experience managing administrative personnel and supporting firm leadership.
• Knowledge of CPA or Law firm operations, including billing, collections, utilization, realization, staffing, and workflow management.
• Background in accounting administration, HR, benefits, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong technology skills; experience with Karbon is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $120,000, based on experience.
• Employer-paid health and life insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Additional paid holiday weekends and company shutdown during the week of July 4th.
• Professional development opportunities.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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