associate Accounting ManagerSmarter Good

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Associate Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and growing a team within Smarter Good’s finance and accounting service line and building strong, impactful relationships with current and prospective client partners. They are comfortable acting as a business and thought partner for our clients and as a decision-maker for an accounting and bookkeeping team of three to five professionals. The Associate Accounting Manager has prior experience that will enable their team to grow quickly to become well-versed in client services. They will interface with CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders across a diversity of clients and countries, including those based in the U.S. They are ambitious about helping Smarter Good and their team meet its growth and impact goals and are eager to stretch themselves to learn and develop their own leadership skills.
 
Key Responsibilities
Uphold the standard for excellence for their team in service delivery
Ensure close coordination with client service and operations teams to enable their team meets impact and financial targets
Join in conversations that are in progress with prospective clients, bringing a consultative approach to help clients see how our services can help them solve problems and grow strength
Supervise and ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of client work done by their team across the following financial operations:
Processing of accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliation, monthly closing and reporting; and
Preparation of cash disbursements, cash receipts, sales, and journal books of accounts
Supervise, coach, and develop staff to improve client relationships and communications, and to deepen and grow partnerships
Provide direct advisory and thought partnership to clients, as needed
 
Accounting and Finance Team
Smarter Good is growing its Accounting and Bookkeeping services. We are looking for associates to experienced professionals. We are people of purpose and we look forward to welcoming you, learning from you, and celebrating you for turning your accounting skills into opportunity, security, and hope for people around the world.
What We Offer
An opportunity to work alongside passionate and inspiring changemakers in a global company that enables progressive nonprofits and social enterprises
Remote-first setup with an opportunity to work in an office with your team occasionally
Health and life insurance package with wellness and other unique benefits
Professional development opportunities
Flexible schedule that includes remote work and flextime
Paid time-off
About Us Smarter Good is an innovative global professional services firm for social sector organizations, with a strong social mission and focus on systemic change. Our clients are social entrepreneur-led organizations, each with measurable impact and unique theory of change. We create more impact by scaling their solutions to match the size of the need, helping solve our world’s most intractable problems. Our clients focus on a spectrum of issues, including poverty alleviation, conservation, workforce development, economic empowerment, clean water, and education.
JOB QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related course; CPA is a plus
Interest in working for a double bottom line company that produces social impact
At least six (6) years or more experience in Accounting and Finance, with at least three (3) years of experience managing bookkeeping and accounting staff and teams
Ability to juggle various clients and projects at various stages
Possesses a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and end-to-end finance and accounting business processes and the ability to lead cross-functionally and collaboratively to achieve the right outcomes; experience in working with nonprofits (US 501c3 entities) and foundations is highly desirable, but not required
Client service experience with U.S. and global companies and organizations
The highest degree of integrity and strong work ethic
Strong, clear, and candid communication and presentation skills; experience in consultative conversations to help prospective clients match their needs to our services, as well as the skill in speaking with non-finance professionals, and supporting them to interpret and present financial information
A sense of urgency and a focus on producing high-quality deliverables and growing the business line and its impact
High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor's Degree / College Degree
Field of study
Finance/Accountancy/Banking
Specialization
General/Cost Accounting
JOB BENEFITS
Health Card, Laptop, Life Insurance, Others
Accounts Payable Management, Accounts Receivable Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General accounting, General Ledger, Monthend Closing, Financial Reporting, People Management, Quickbooks, Xero Software