Accounting Manager, Remote Accounting Services (Virtual, PART-TIME or FULL-TIME Bookkeeping) – United States

About Supporting Strategies:

Our experienced, U.S.-based professionals use secure, cloud technology and a proven process to deliver outsourced, full cycle accounting services and operational support to growing businesses. Being a remote organization that allows you to work from home 100% of the time has been our mode since we opened our virtual doors in 2004. This work/life balance that the world is only recently embracing has been at the core of who we are since we opened our virtual doors in 2004. We provide our valued remote employees the process and technology that allows us to act as an extension of our clients’ teams, so they in turn can focus on their core business. Supporting Strategies has supported thousands of companies to free up their time and streamline their business by delivering a full suite of services including Controller-level oversight, financial planning & analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, month-end close, HR administration and more. 

Supporting Strategies has over 100 offices throughout the U.S. and is continuing to grow rapidly! This momentum has created exceptional opportunities for professionals who enjoy working remotely, while being part of a collaborative team culture. Consider joining us for a rewarding career that offers compelling professional challenges with optimal work-life balance. Learn more about us at www.supportingstrategies.com

Job Title:  Remote Accounting Manager – Client Services (Virtual Remote Part-Time)

Supporting Strategies is currently searching for a part-time Remote Accounting Manager – Client Services (virtual). This is an exciting opportunity for a client service oriented, tech savvy Accounting Leadership professional seeking a remote (work from home) position with a flexible work schedule.

The Remote Accounting Manager – Client Services’ responsibilities are organized into areas that are important to Supporting Strategies as an organization. We have purposely chosen the word “delight” when defining these responsibilities because it captures our passion for these initiatives, and we hope you will share in our sentiment.

Client Delight – Building Great Client Relationships

• Provide full cycle accounting and operational service to multiple clients in a variety of industries.

• Lead a team providing a range of customized services to multiple clients, empowering them to make the best decisions for their business. These services may range up to full Controller-level oversight including aiding clients strategically by providing financial planning & analysis, reporting, and forecasting down to managing transactional accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, month-end close, payroll, HR administration & special projects.

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with clients while performing within established processes and budget parameters.
• Support client onboarding process for all assigned client engagements in accordance with defined process.
• Serve as a resource to all assigned team members for guidance on client tasks and/or resolution of client issues.
• Monitor team member performance by reviewing quality of work, adherence to protocols, timeliness of deliverables and adherence to client budgets. Provide coaching and feedback as needed.

• Build trusted advisor relationship with client executives by gaining an in-depth understanding of their business needs and objectives in order to proactively identify issues and provide solutions.

Team Delight – Creating a Satisfying & Collaborative Virtual Environment

• Train, develop and lead newly assigned accountants in accordance with Supporting Strategies’ standard process. Provide ongoing coaching to deliver superior outsourced accounting and operational services.
• Balance workflow by aligning client needs with the expertise of team members.
• Manage staff realization and utilization in accordance with predetermined budgets.
• Confer with your Managing Director regarding potential capacity issues and take proactive measures to ensure success.

• Partner with members of our Talent Acquisition team and your Managing Director to manage the hiring process for remote accountants assigned to you. This will include reviewing pre-screened candidates, interviewing, calling references, and providing timely feedback.

The qualified candidate must have the following experience and attributes:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• 10 years of progressive accounting & finance, with 4 years of hands-on management experience including hiring, training, and developing a highly engaged service-oriented team.

• Capacity and commitment to work 20-30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during traditional daytime business hours supporting clients and team members.
• Proven ability to attract, build and retain a high-performance team.
• Experience in developing strong remote team relationships based on trust, accountability, integrity, and sharing of best practices.
• Commitment to consistently follow established Supporting Strategies policies and procedures while holding team members accountable to do the same.
• Confidence in learning and embracing new technology including QuickBooks (Enterprise and Online), Bill.com, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, HubDoc and others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality while working with client data.
• A dedicated office space that has a reliable, high-speed internet connection.

Recognition:

Supporting Strategies named to Flexjobs Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Work, 2021

Supporting Strategies named to the Flexjobs 25 Top Part-Time Jobs List, 2017,2018

Franchise Business Review, Franchisee Satisfaction Award, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Franchise Business Review, Best Franchises for Women Award, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Franchise Business Review, Top Low-Cost Franchises, 2018, 2019

Franchise Business Review, Top Franchises for Veterans, 2018, 2019, 2020

Franchise Business Review, Top Innovative Franchises, 2018, 2019

Franchise Business Review, Top Service Franchise, 2019

Franchise Business Review, Top Home-Based Franchise, 2020

Supporting Strategies is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe a diverse workforce is not just attained, but it is built upon a culture of inclusion and belonging. Supporting Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supporting Strategies is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe a diverse workforce is not just attained, but it is built upon a culture of inclusion and belonging. Supporting Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.