Accounting Manager CPA/EA

Job Description

Accounting Manager CPA/EA (Start Date: On/around February 1, 2024)
Are you ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact on small business owners every day? Join our dynamic team as an Accounting Manager/Team Lead and be a part of transforming the accounting industry! As an Accounting Manager, you will lead a team of 3-4 Bookkeepers, guiding them through training, development, and… fostering a continuous feedback loop. This role offers a unique opportunity for managers and their teams to present financial data directly to clients, directly influencing client success.
To excel in the Accounting Manager role, you will begin as an individual contributor for 6-12 months, gaining a deep understanding of the day-to-day operations to better support your team.
Candidates who have been successful in this role include but limited to: tax managers seeking a stable, client-facing role, self-employed accountants looking for collaborative teamwork, and accountants managing teams who seek upward mobility.
Qualifications:
? Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
? Comfortable in client-facing roles
? Excited about mentoring and supporting team growth
? Ability to provide guidance without micromanaging
? Strong technical accounting and critical thinking skills
? Comfortable advising clients on basic tax implications
? Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
? Tech-savvy and adept at utilizing available tools
? Genuine interest in helping others and going the extra mile
? Confidence in accounting skills with a willingness to seek answers when needed
? Capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing tasks
Day in the Life of an Accounting Manager:
? 8 am: Plan the day and check emails
? 9 am: Team meeting to align on priorities, troubleshoot, and coach
? 10 am: Review reports, analyze data, assist with client tax questions
? 1 pm: Client meeting
? 2 pm: Internal meeting with the leadership team
? 3:30 pm: Another client meeting
? 4:30 pm: Check emails, review reports, troubleshoot with team
? 5:45 pm: Sign off for the day
Benefits:
? Competitive salary: $65,000 – $75,000 per year with room for growth as you grow your team!
? Full-time position with flexible scheduling
? Work-from-home option
? Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health insurance, and professional development assistance
We are currently hiring in the following states:
VA, AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MI, MD, MN, MS, MO, NC, SC, TX, WA, DC.
Application Requirements:
? Experience: Public Accounting Firm (2 years required)
? License/Certification: CPA or EA (Required)
? Proficiency Quickbooks Online (not just desktop) (3 years required)
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Green Oak Accounting is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage candidates who share these values to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
? 401(k)
? 401(k) matching
? Dental insurance
? Employee assistance program
? Health insurance
? Life insurance
? Paid time off
? Tuition reimbursement
? Vision insurance
? Work from home
Experience level:
? 3 years
Schedule:
? Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote