Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Supervisor

GRF CPAs & Advisors•Bethesda, MD

1d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GRF CPAS & Advisors is seeking a Supervisor/Controller to join their Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services team. This position involves supervising and executing engagements focused on cloud-based accounting systems like Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online. The role requires the ability to prioritize projects, collaborate with others, learn new technologies, and interface with clients in a team-based environment. The position is fully remote, with options for in-office work for those local to the DMV area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area (economics, finance, etc.).
5 years or more experience in public accounting or private industry, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed.
Organize projects, set priorities, and delegate tasks under evolving circumstances for different clients & partners.
Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information.
Enthusiastic and positive attitude, willingness to learn new skills, and motivation to be a team player.
Effective written and oral communications with employees, partners, and clients, and vendors.
Organize projects set priorities and delegate tasks under constantly changing circumstances for different clients and partners.
Assist in planning and implementing assigned projects.
Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information.

Nice To Haves

CPA license desirable but not required.
A concentration in nonprofit organizations preferred, but we will train the right candidate.
Prior CPA firm experience is preferred.
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred.
Experience with cloud-based applications such as Bill.com, Tallie, Expensify, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle aspects of the monthly close including reconciliations, preparation of supporting schedules, financial analysis and quality review, and financial reporting.
Have experience with accrual basis accounting, entering transactions into general ledger, and resolving account variances.
Usage, training, and implementation of cloud-based tools such as Bill.com, Nexonia, Tallie and others.
Coordinate various phases of engagements with engagement partner or manager; review working papers for accuracy & completeness, and communicate with clients.
Provide supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement as needed.
Train staff members, offer guidance and direction, and give constructive criticism.
Assist clients with an understanding of financial reporting and other accounting matters.
Ensure that deliverables are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards.
Communicate engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity, and other business concerns to the client and the partner in charge.
Maintain strong client relationships with a focus on customer service; possess a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business.
Adhere to engagement time budgets.
Supervise staff and provide on-the-job training; review work papers and reports.
Anticipate problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise.
Keep partner informed of significant developments on engagements; analyze problems and recommend solutions.
Communicate progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to client.
Develop staff by assisting in performance evaluations, recruiting, and training.
Organize projects, set priorities, and delegate tasks under evolving circumstances for different clients & partners.
Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information.
Mentor and train staff.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communications with employees, partners, clients, and vendors.
Assist in planning and implementing assigned projects.