Accounting Manager

The Countsy Accounting Manager is responsible for upholding the Company’s commitment to the Client by focusing on quality in all aspects of delivery. In addition, the Accounting Manager has the skills to meet the objectives of the specific assignment with minimal supervision. The Accounting manager has the experience and background to take on Countsy’s more complex clients and identify and suggest solutions proactively for Countsy client management review and implementation.

This position is primarily responsible for performing the day-to-day accounting tasks for multiple complex Countsy Clients. The Accounting Manager will function as a contributing team member to their assigned team, working with other Senior Accountants, Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants, HR Generalists, Payroll Specialists, and the team’s Controller and Assistant Controller. From time to time, the Accounting Manager may be asked to assist other team members or help with coverage of other team member’s clients.

The ideal candidate must be able to work with the designated Startup CFO for each client, and deliver a timely, and quality service to the Client, while adhering to all appropriate policies and procedures that are GAAP compliant. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and decision making. Assistance may be sought from the Controller, Assistant Controller, or Startup CFO.

Major Responsibilities:

• Effectively interact with and support Countsy’ client team in maintaining GAAP financials while meeting agreed upon deadlines and commitments by:
• Performing monthly and quarterly account reconciliations including revenue, Inventory and intercompany/ consolidations.
• Performing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for multiple clients including those with currency considerations.
• Advanced payroll processing using multiple payroll softwares.
• Effectively communicating with Client, CFOs, and Countsy staff to understand and document priorities and work status.
• Support client and team with timely response to information requests
• Develop an understanding of the client's business.
• Demonstrate commitment to client success. Become familiar with project scope and tool sets required.
• Seek and communicate ways to improve client satisfaction.
• Take ownership of work and follow tasks through to completion.
• Utilize research and knowledge management channels.
• Use and comply with company practices, standards, procedures, tools and methodologies.
• Effectively interact with and support other Countsy staff, management and internal staff performing all necessary administrative responsibilities in a timely, positive, and respectful manner.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job, and

should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Technical skills:
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in a variety of different industries and circumstances.
• Proven research and analytical skills showing ability to reach logical conclusion and application to client situations.
• Demonstrated high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel – familiar with higher formulas (i.e. pivot tables, IF statements, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Proficiency with various online business tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with: revenue, inventory, currencies and/or intercompany.
• Prior experience in multi-entity or startup clients (strongly recommended).

• Client service skills:
• Ability to manage client inquiries.
• Direct complaints or complex queries to relevant team members.
• Provide technical assistance.
• Expedite serious issues to management for prompt resolution.
• Sense of urgency necessary to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines.

• Growth mindset:
• Desire to work in an environment of continual learning and challenges.
• Effectively adjust and prioritize new conditions, clients and changing tasks.
• Accept responsibility for errors, identify corrective measures and controls for non-recurrence.

• Communication and interpersonal skills:
• Ability to interact directly with Client’s staff at all management levels, internally with Countsy staff and Startup CFOs and client vendors and contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Education:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Computer Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience. A Master’s Degree or CPA designation are a strong plus.

• Experience:
• Minimum of ten (10) years as an accounting professional. Must have prior experience in providing all account reconciliations, and some level of financial statements preparation with a high level of complexity.

Compensation and Benefits Information:

• Base Pay Range: $35.00 - $38.00 / hr
• Other Compensation: Discretionary Bonus Plan
• All Compensation is commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Benefits: Medical (including FSA and HSA offerings), Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Paid Time Off: 18 days, Eight Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

Los Angeles and San Francisco County residents, additional information via this link:

https://www.countsy.com/careers/la-sf-county-info

Washington state applicants, additional benefits information follows:

Washington Time Off and Leave

Management and Support Roles : Employees working in the state of Washington will receive the following time off and leave benefits:*

Short-Term Disability Benefits: RGP provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for total and temporary disability due to illness or injury.

Maternity Leave: For pregnancy and childbirth, female employees may receive up to 8 weeks (40 days) of paid Maternity Leave.**

Parental Leave: RGP provides 2 weeks (10 days) of paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.**

Bereavement: Up to 3 days of paid leave (additional time may be available under PFML)

Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML): The state-administered PFML fund provides qualified employees with the following maximum leave amounts per calendar year: (a) up to 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave, (b) up to 16 weeks of leave when family and medical leave are used in combination, and (c) an additional two weeks of leave due to pregnancy complications, (d) up to 7 days bereavement leave.

Jury Duty Leave: Up to 5 paid days

Military Leave: Up to 21 days of paid leave during a one-year period.

*Certain eligibility requirements apply

** applicable if the employee is not eligible for Paid Family Medical Leave

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply. (Countsy is an RGP Company)