Description:
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Accounting & Bookkeeping to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on bookkeeping and accounting experience who is ready to take on a leadership position.
The successful candidate will manage the accounting operations for multiple US-based clients while supervising a team of bookkeeping specialists. This individual will be responsible for delegating work, reviewing team deliverables, ensuring accuracy, meeting deadlines, and serving as a key point of contact for clients. The role reports directly to the Accounting Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Client Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Manage the complete bookkeeping cycle for multiple US-based clients.
- Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Review and analyze financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.
Team Management & Review
- Review the work completed by junior accountants and bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Assign daily bookkeeping tasks to team members based on workload and priorities.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to the team.
- Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of client deliverables.
- Escalate complex accounting matters to the Accounting Manager when required.
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
- Manage vendor bills and ensure timely processing of payments.
- Oversee customer invoicing and collections.
- Review AP and AR transactions completed by the team.
Bank & Account Reconciliations
- Review bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Payroll Review
- Payroll processing for assigned clients.
- Ensure payroll entries are accurately recorded and compliant with applicable regulations.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Analyze financial performance and identify unusual variances.
- Support clients with financial insights and reporting requirements.
Client Communication
- Respond to client queries professionally and proactively.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
- Coordinate with clients to obtain missing financial information and documentation.
Process Improvement
- Help improve internal accounting processes and documentation.
- Ensure adherence to company SOPs and quality standards.
Qualifications
- ACCA, CA, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and US GAAP.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines.
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably serving US-based clients.
- Experience leading or supervising a team of accountants or bookkeepers is highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Xero.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis).
- Hands-on experience with:
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- US Payroll processing
- Financial statement preparation
- Month-end and year-end close