Accounting Manager

Overall responsibility for accurate client deliverables including project work, reporting 

and execution of SOW's. Oversee staffing & training. Coach, mentor and guide accounting staff 

in their responsibilities. This is an "all hands-on deck" environment - completing technical

accounting tasks will be required to ensure deadlines and client satisfaction.

This role is approximately 30% managerial and 70% client accounting deliverables.

Responsibilities:

Daily

• Daily awareness and tracking of deadlines in Asana as they relate to project and monthly residuals.

• Review reports. 

• Maintain overall responsibility for client communications.

• Be available for troubleshooting and questions from accounting staff. 

• Deliver project work which cannot be delegated to staff. 

• Provide updates to Owner as needed. 

• Maintain personal email inbox with a 24-hour response time.

• Check client email inboxes 2-3 times daily, maintaining a 24-hour response time

• Follow company processes and protocols.

Weekly

• Meet with Owner to review new projects, existing client updates and staff updates.

• Pay bills for clients.

• Follow up with clients who have not responded on project inquiries

• Be prepared to cover staff who are absent for time-sensitive responsibilities such as payroll, 401K deposits, cash flow management.

• Evaluate project deadlines.

Bi-Weekly

• Meet with accounting staff separately to manage ongoing deadlines as they relate to the monthly closing process and project updates.

• Assist with or run client payroll

Monthly

• Review all reports related to the monthly closing process. 

• Ensure accuracy of all client reports. 

• Ensure staff meets monthly deadlines and all processes are being followed. Review internal accounting and staff processes.

• Conduct/oversee client meetings.

Annually

• Oversee 1099 process, review reports, hold meetings with clients who have an annual 

report review, collaborate with client CPAs on questions related to client reports, overall responsibility for Y/E J/E's.

• Supervises: Accounting Staff & Lead Accountant

Non-negotiable skills & requirements:

• 5 - 7 years of US client accounting services experience using QuickBooks Online.
• Experience managing 25+ client concurrently,
• US payroll, payroll tax and sales tax, QuickBooks Online file clean-up,
• Strong communication skills in English and
• Managing two or more accounting staff is required.

Work Setup:

• In-office preferred - Hybrid: Starting with
  4 days office and 1 day remote
  . This setup will be
  reviewed based on performance
  .
• Night shift WFH candidates must have prior
  night shift experience
  – otherwise not considered

Location Preferences:

• Preferred
  : Candidates in
  Pampanga, Philippines (near Clark office)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• 5-8 years of related experience managing staff & multiple client deliverables concurrently
• Strong accounting experience with a strong financial report review and month end
• closing background.
• Expertise in QuickBooks Online (5-7) and related software
• Experience functioning as a company finance or accounting team leader or manager
• Ability to clearly and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and peers, in English, over telephone and in writing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Advanced Excel capabilities, QuickBooks
• Online and Desktop, , software integrations with QuickBooks Online

Benefits and perks:

• HMO Coverage
• ALE Club: Accountants Leading Evolution, be part of a community of accountants within Cloudstaff that serves as a platform to connect with their colleagues
• Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• Exclusive partnership with the IPA to offer a professional CPD pathway
• Exclusive partnerships that offer Cloudstaff accountants additional training sessions
• Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency, and sick leaves
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• International career growth and connections
• Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals, and Beer Fridays
• Membership with PICPA
• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes
• Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals