Accounting Project Manager

Accounting Project Manager

Abacus CPAs, LLC

Office: Lee’s Summit MO,

Full Time

Hybrid

Salaried position at: $70K - $80K/year

401K, Dental, Vision and Life

Job Summary: As an Accounting Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, ensuring the successful completion of internal Accounting Projects, maintaining top-quality standards, and fostering strong client relationships. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing Accounting Projects from inception to completion, working closely with project teams and clients to achieve outstanding results. This multifaceted role demands a keen eye for detail, problem-solving abilities, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Specific experience in franchising a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years experience.
• Knowledge of accounting software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Proven experience in Accounting Project management and quality control.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Well organized with good time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Works well in a team environment and ability to maintain positive relationships.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Preferred experience using Microsoft Office applications, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, UltraTax and Advance Flow.
• Must be able to develop working knowledge of in-house software packages.
• Pass a CJIS background check

Essential Functions:

• Project Management: Lead and coordinate various Accounting Projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control measures to maintain accuracy and compliance in accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and address any issues or obstacles that may arise during the project lifecycle, devising effective solutions to keep projects on track.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and nurture strong client relationships by understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and delivering exceptional service.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accountants, auditors, and financial analysts, to drive project success and efficiency.
• Financial Analysis: Perform financial analysis and reporting as needed, providing insights and recommendations to clients.
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure that all accounting practices and projects are in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and financial records.

The mission and values of our firm set the cultural foundation of the firm. All employees are required to agree with our mission and values and make them a priority during their employment. Our values are Integrity, Client Service Orientation, People Focus, Positive Attitude, and Ownership. Our mission is to create long-lasting relationships with our clients and employees by providing services through mutually profitable partnering alliances and by attracting and retaining the best employees who share our commitment to excellence and our dedication to professionalism. Above all, to glorify God in everything we do.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Abacus CPAs, LLC, one of the fastest growing firms in the regional area, is wholly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives while also allowing our employees to reach their greatest potential. Our team of Abacus Professionals provide a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting. Our passion for our clients and employees is the driving force behind all our work and the reason we are recognized as an entrepreneurial leader.

Your Abacus Experience: You’ll find that things are a distinctively different here at Abacus CPAs, and we’re proud of it. We center on one key component; people. We foster an environment of growth, trust, and confidence and you’ll see it in daily interactions, hear it regular conversations, and live it as part of our Abacus Culture.

Our Award-Winning Firm: We’re proud to be recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for our distinctive culture, great work environment, and our focus on ethics, quality and economic impact. Abacus CPAs distinctions include:

1. Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms – 2023
2. Top Midwest Firm on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms Regional Leaders List
3. 2021 Better Business Bureau Torch Award Recipient – highlighting ethics and quality
4. Finalist for Springfield Business Journal’s 2021, 2023 Economic Impact Awards
5. One of Biz 417’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
6. One of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Best Firms to Work For – 2009, 2010, 2020

Website: http://www.abacuscpas.com/

Abacus CPAs is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.