Client Accounting Manager - eCommerce emphasis (FT)

Nimbl•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

You are the quarterback of a client portfolio, part relationship owner, part month-end close leader, part process builder. As a Client Manager, you oversee the monthly close from beginning to end for a portfolio of growing small business clients. You are the trusted point of contact, and you are supported by Accounting Specialists (bookkeepers) who complete as much of the work as can be delegated. You create and document the workflows they follow, train them on the process, and ensure the work is completed efficiently and on time. You complete the remaining work that cannot be delegated, then review the bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness, delivering clean, client-ready financials that help business owners run with confidence. This is a client-facing role for an accountant who enjoys people and accountability. You will answer client questions, understand their business and goals, and create a consistently great experience through clear communication, strong follow-through, and reliable delivery, all while keeping the work on track, within scope, and within time budgets.

Requirements

eCommerce experience (must-have)
Comfortable working with major eCommerce platforms (for example Shopify) and the accounting patterns that come with them.
Strong payout and settlement reconciliation skills using holding or clearing accounts.
Comfortable with common eCommerce exceptions (refunds, returns, discounts, gift cards, chargebacks, merchant fees, and settlement adjustments).
Sales tax payable reconciliation discipline (state-by-month schedules, and awareness of marketplace facilitator treatment).
At least 2 to 5 years of small business accounting experience, including:
Transaction categorization
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Accrual adjusting entries
Fixed assets and debt schedules
Preparing and analyzing financial statements
Running payroll (creating clear agreements, documenting the process, and delivering to deadlines)
Paying bills using Bill.com or other bill pay platforms
Strong with computers, spreadsheets (especially Google Sheets), and accounting software.
Ability to self-teach and develop proficiency with a variety of technology and software.
Comfortable delegating and overseeing routine work by digging into business processes, troubleshooting problems, giving training, and documenting clear instructions.
You must be able to work during regular US business hours.
Full-time, salaried (40 hours per week)

Nice To Haves

eCommerce experience (preferred)
Experience with A2X (preferred, not required).
Experience with multi-channel complexity (for example Amazon, Walmart, Etsy), and hybrid DTC plus wholesale.
Practical inventory and COGS workflows, including true-ups when needed.
Sales tax, income tax coordination, and 1099 processing are bonuses (not required). 1099 processing includes collecting W-9s, knowing when to start outreach, filing 1099s, and building a simple, repeatable annual process.