QuickBooks Online Accounting Manager CR (Remote)

Simera•San Francisco, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

As a QuickBooks Online Accounting Manager on our Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) Team, you will serve as a key financial steward for a portfolio of smaller and less complex clients. You will ensure the accuracy of monthly financial reporting, lead month-end close processes, and deliver meaningful insights that support client decision-making. You will oversee the work of shared service specialists on your client teams, complete and or review reconciliations, create journal entries, and assist with AP/AR activity as needed. Your ability to anticipate issues, streamline processes, uphold GAAP standards, and coach junior team members is essential to delivering on the mission to Wow professionally and CARE personally.

Requirements

Technical Expertise: Advanced understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, financial reporting, and complex accounting transactions
Analytical Thinking: Ability to uncover insights in financial data, anticipate issues, and recommend solutions
Client Service: Strong orientation toward client partnership, trust-building, and problem-solving
Communication: Clear and confident communicator—able to explain complex data in a client-friendly way
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor others, lead through influence, and support development goals
Process Improvement: Ability to evaluate accounting processes and drive efficiency across clients
Systems: Advanced proficiency in Excel (automation, data transformation, macros, power query) and comfort with multiple accounting systems
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Experience leading or supporting accounting system implementations and client onboarding
Comfort with multi-client environments and a fast-paced workload
Proficiency in accounting systems specifically QuickBooks Online
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Experience in a client services, outsourced accounting, or consultin environment preferred

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Lead and oversee the month-end close for assigned clients, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
Independently prepare reconciliations, journal entries, AP/AR subledgers, and financial schedules
Resolve complex discrepancies
Draft monthly financial reporting packages, including analysis of results, variance explanations, and meaningful insights for clients
Detect potential misstatements, investigate inconsistencies, and ensure financials are GAAP-compliant
Manage recurring accruals, revenue recognition, COGS, inventory entries, and other monthly activity with minimal supervision
Integrate sales and operational data into accounting records and manage related accruals
Technical Accounting & Compliance
Maintain mastery of advanced technical accounting principles and GAAP requirements
Interpret new guidance, adapt accounting treatments, and apply judgment to unique client transactions
Review and ensure coding accuracy for bank, credit card, and non-routine transactions
Prepare and review payroll, bonus, and compensation accrual entries
Oversee sales tax filings and ensure state-specific compliance
Provide auditor support, consolidating requests and reviewing all submissions from junior staff
Identify and lead improvements to accounting processes across clients to increase efficiency and maintain compliance
Client Leadership & Relationship Management
Deliver exceptional service by demonstrating reliability, transparency, and proactive problem-solving
Field escalated questions and addressed client concerns with minimal supervision
Manage the client email distribution list: triage, assign, and ensure follow-through on all action items
Identify opportunities for value-added services, process improvements, or financial risks that need attention
Protect confidential client information and uphold ALC’s standards of professionalism in all interactions
Team Leadership, Coaching & Collaboration
Provide mentorship and coaching to Staff Accountants and Shared Services team members
Guide team members through technical development and help identify areas for growth
Review junior team members’ work with an eye for detail, accuracy, and development
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and shared learning
Collaborate with Controllers and CFOs to ensure client work is delivered with consistency and excellence
Encourage individual and team reflection to drive improvements in processes, communication, and service delivery