Accounting Manager

Classification:

Full-time, hybrid (remote/in-person days are flexible)

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

Salary:

Negotiable

Reports to:

COO

About the role:

As our Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in client service and ensuring that Zoar Finance remains a trusted partner to a book of business representing approximately 40 small business clients. Additionally, you will be looked to as a leader within the organization. We want you to bring your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm to your work each day to help Zoar Finance grow into all that it can be.

The main expectation for our Accounting Manager is to fully supervise and oversee a set of client relationships. That means you will be engaging with our clients, getting to know them and their businesses, and working to ensure that Zoar Finance is fully meeting their needs. In addition to the client relationships, you’ll need to interact and work with our bookkeeping team for your assigned clients.

Below are some examples of day-to-day tasks you would be responsible for: 

● Reviewing the monthly close for assigned clients. Working with bookkeeping/accounting staff to ensure books are closed timely and accurately

● Communicating with bookkeeping and accounting staff to work through bookkeeping or accounting questions throughout the month and at month-end

● Acting as the first point of contact for questions related to the accounting for assigned clients. This includes both internal questions from bookkeeping/accounting staff, and external questions from clients.

● Performing some amount of hands-on accounting work. This could include, but is not limited to: Bookkeeping, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Sales Tax

● Preparation of financial reports and presentation to clients

● Working with staff accountant to onboard clients and get them integrated into the Zoar Finance methodology

Key attributes that will lead to success in this role include:

● Attention to detail - accuracy and thoroughness are essential. This is an accounting firm, after all.

● Autonomy - being able to work independently without constant supervision is key to this role. You will have access to the COO and CEO and any support needed, but we are looking for an individual who is able to take the baton from us and run with it.

● Humility - it is more than OK to say “I don’t know”! We do not believe that getting something done poorly is better than not getting it done at all. At Zoar Finance, it’s ok to raise your hand and ask for help. In fact, we prefer that and we encourage it!

● Teamwork - we’re a small company and we all need to be able to work together in order to be effective. Some of our team members are located in other states and it’s important that we all make an effort to act as a cohesive team.

● Initiative - we’re looking for a problem-solver. Creativity and inventiveness will be helpful in this role.

About Zoar Finance:

Zoar Finance is a boutique management accounting firm. We are growing, but small enough to be able to pivot quickly and be flexible in our approach to client service. We’re a scrappy team that prides itself on efficient, effective, and creative approaches to solving accounting problems. We’re a young company that likes to experiment with new technologies and approaches to client service.

Everything we do can be tied back to our 6 core values:

● Curiosity - we ask questions and remain open to learning new things

● Empathy - our customers are not accountants and we engage with the heart of a teacher

● Humility - we are OK saying “I don’t know” and then finding an answer

● Proactive - we don’t let little things sit and turn into big things

● Citizenship - when we see something that needs doing, we jump in to get it done

● Commitment - we know that results matter and we work to achieve the best possible outcome for our customers

Some details that might be helpful to know:

● We do not currently do any income tax work, so no busy season silliness.

● The majority of our clients are on QuickBooks Online as their accounting ledger, with a smaller number on Xero.

● Our client base is diverse, representing industries that range from coffee shops to legal services to money management to group therapy practices, and more. We seek to work with small businesses, primarily in service sectors.

● This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA and will be considered a hybrid role with some in-office days required and some remote work being totally fine. This can be quite flexible.

● Zoar Finance has historically paid a profit-share bonus to employees each quarter. We can’t promise this every quarter, but so far we’ve been able to do it.

● We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

● No travel is required for this position.

● This position will initially be an independent contributor with no direct supervisory responsibilities. As the business grows and your capabilities expand, this could change.

● All applicants are required to answer the questions and submit a resume here: https://zoarfinance.com/careers

Required education, experience, skills:

● Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

● Minimum of 5 years accounting experience

● Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation

● Independent, creative thinker

● Comfort and experience with QuickBooks Online is preferable

● Entrepreneurial

● Experience using Google Suite, Excel, Client Hub, Airtable, 1Password, other modern tech tools is highly preferred

● CPA/EA not required, but for the right person those credentials could be a major boost

Work Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

EEO Statement

Zoar Finance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, sexual identity and orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Zoar Finance complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.