This is a remote position. Job Description: - Lead and motivate a team to achieve shared goals and maintain a positive, collaborative environment. - Supervise staff accountants’ work and provide constructive feedback. - Manage time effectively, prioritize urgent tasks, and handle multiple projects efficiently. - Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams via Slack, email, and phone calls. - Participate in weekly client calls and confidently lead discussions on AR, AP, and cash flow. - Support month-end close processes including reconciliations, financial analysis, and cash flow reporting. - Review and evaluate financials, workpapers, and processes; suggest and implement improvements. - Manage client expectations and maintain boundaries to ensure productive and respectful interactions. - Maintain and update internal tracking systems (e.g., Airtable) to support efficient operations. - Adapt to client software/platform changes and lead transitions with updated internal processes. - Mentor and train staff accountants, supporting their growth and maintaining quality standards. Requirements Requirements General Soft Skills: - Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. - Excellent time management and organizational skills. - Clear and professional communication skills (both written and verbal). - Ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Open to feedback and continuous improvement. Technical Skills: - Advanced knowledge of: - QuickBooks - NetSuite - Bill.com - Merchant platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Stripe) - Payroll - Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) - Cash flow tools - Excel (intermediate to advanced level) - Ability to follow and develop workpapers and checklists. Client Management: - Skilled in leading weekly AR, AP, and cash flow meetings. - Ability to prioritize client requests based on urgency and importance. - Experience supporting full balance sheet reconciliations and P&L; analysis. - Understand client businesses and internal processes. Team Management: - Experience cultivating and leading successful teams. - Ability to train and review close work of staff accountants. - Ability to clearly set and maintain staff expectations on communication and time management. - Ability to maintain and update internal systems to reflect current project status and deadlines. Additional Expectations: - Uphold quality standards by using provided templates and processes. - Participate actively in ongoing internal training. - Proactively suggest improvements to enhance team efficiency and quality. - Maintain updated calendar availability for workload planning. Benefits Independent Contractor Perks - HMO Coverage in eligible locations - Permanent work from home - Immediate hiring - Steady freelance job ZR_23354_JOB