Part-Time Accounting Manager

Part-Time Accounting Manager

Part-Time Accounting Manager

Upwork

Upwork

Remote

4 hours ago

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We’re hiring a detail-oriented, people-first Accounting Manager to oversee client deliverables, review work from bookkeepers, and elevate reporting quality. You’ll manage a small team, set standards, and ensure accurate, timely month-end close for multiple clients. This role is remote and aligned to Pacific Time. Key Responsibilities 1) Own month-end close for assigned clients: reconciliations, accruals, review of financials (BS/PL/CF) 2) Review and approve bookkeeper work; provide coaching and QA feedback 3) Prepare and present management reports; identify variances and insights 4) Maintain accounting policies, SOPs, and close checklists 5) Oversee AR/AP workflows and cash flow tracking for select clients 6) Coordinate GST/PST filings; support T1/T2 deliverables with documentation 7) Manage cleanup projects and onboarding for new clients 8) Communicate directly with clients; handle escalations and timelines 9) Improve processes leveraging QBO automations and best practices Qualifications 1) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) 2) Experience working at an accounting firm 3) Accounting professionals will be given high preference 4) Advanced QuickBooks Online (QBO); familiarity with Xero and/or NetSuite is a plus 5) Strong reconciliation, accruals, and month-end close skills 6) Experience supervising or reviewing work of bookkeepers/junior accountants 7) Excellent client communication and documentation habits 8) High accuracy, ownership mindset, and ability to juggle multiple clients Nice-to-Have 1) Experience with eCommerce and service-based SMBs 2) Familiarity with payroll, T4/T5, and controller-level reporting Compensation 1) Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience 2) Opportunity for increased hours and performance-based incentives 3) Foreign Trip once a year Tools We Use 1) QuickBooks Online (primary), Xero, NetSuite, Sage 2) Microsoft, project trackers, and workflow SOPs How to Apply Please send your resume and a brief note highlighting: 1) Relevant client industries 2) Your month-end close checklist approach 3) QBO cleanup experience (before/after examples welcome) 4) Availability in PST and desired hourly/salary range