Accounting Manager- Immediate Opportunity in South San Francisco

We are a mid-sized accounting and consulting firm located in South San Francisco, CA. For more than 75 years, our firm has assisted individuals and small business owners, including medical/dental professionals, achieve their financial goals. We provide an array of services including accounting, financial planning, tax planning and preparation as well as payroll. Our collaborative work environment, including a hands-on approach and accessibility to the partners has contributed to our success. Our team of dedicated individuals takes pride in providing personalized, quality service that is beyond comparison.

As an Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the tax department and all accountants. You will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with tax regulations, and efficient operations within the accounting department. This position requires strong leadership, technical accounting skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a department of 12 – 15 junior and senior accountants
• Onboard new accounting clients
• Provide ongoing support to the accounting department and the partners within the firm
• Provide excellent client service
• Act as the liaison between clients and the accounting staff as needed
• Ensure that accounts and financial statements are completed in a timely manner
• Be an integral part of helping to enhance the firm’s accounting software
• Constantly seek ways to improve the accounting processes (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
• Handle anywhere from 10 – 15 monthly accounts (monthly bank reconciliation, general ledger write-up, financial statement preparation)

You should have most of the following:

• A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, payroll preparation, personal property tax preparation, 1099 preparation
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Bachelor’s degree in the business field plus coursework that includes advanced accounting
• Technologically savvy
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail
• Extensive experience with Quickbooks Online and Microsoft Office