US Client Accounting Services (CAS) Manager

Typical day in the life of an US Client Accounting Services Manager:

• Supervising US accounting engagements to achieve objectives including staff development, client needs, and engagement profitability.
• Oversee a team of accountants working together to provide accounting services for clients from a multi-faceted approach.
• Utilize technology to properly account for all accounting transactions for the client in real-time.
• Oversee the month/quarter/period end process including a review of month-end balancing and journal entries, analysis of GL accounts, coding and completion of data entry bank statements, and other bookkeeping transactions.
• Manages the preparation of reports, returns, and other documents required, including sales tax reports, payroll reports, year-end tax forms, monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and other reports required by clients.
• Actively seeking and providing feedback in order to develop the CAS practice.
• Supervising and delegating duties to Associate and Senior Associate level staff.
• Providing mentoring and technical training for staff in the CAS department.
• Coordinating engagement performance between staff in India and staff in the US including client interactions with US clients, as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintain compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
• Participating in training seminars and professional development activities.

Who you are?

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• 7+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Valid CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining one of these licenses preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and principles.
• Ability to think innovatively to incorporate technology solutions and streamlined processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), QuickBooks, and using various software packages.