What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Innovative Consulting & Solutions (ICS)?
About Innovative Consulting & Solutions: Innovative Consulting and Solutions (ICS) is a BIPOC woman-owned virtual accounting firm that offers affordable back-office accounting solutions and advisory services for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. ICS’s mission is to help entrepreneurs and executives focus on running their companies, gain better insight into their business’s performance, and make informed decisions that contribute to their company's growth and success.
General Description: Innovative Consulting and Solutions seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee its growing bookkeeping division. This person will be responsible for building and maintaining ICS’s systems and will look for opportunities to improve its processes and procedures to ensure they run efficiently and effectively. The Accounting Supervisor will lead a team of bookkeepers and oversee their work’s completeness, accuracy, and timeliness while executing higher-level tasks like overseeing client audits, tax filings, and more. They will be responsible for onboarding new clients, delegating work, monitoring deadlines, resolving client complaints, and providing feedback to improve the clients’ experience. Exceptional management and analytical skills are required to excel in this role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the month-end close for all clients to ensure books are balanced accurately, and deadlines are met
- Support team with resolving issues in a timely manner
- Address payroll tax notices; Prepare sales tax filings for clients
- Prepare financial statements and ad hoc reports for clients, including budget versus actual and financial projections
- Serve as a liaison for clients’ annual audits and tax filings
- Oversee the preparation of Form 1099-M and 1099-NEC
- Assist in onboarding new clients and oversee their transition into ICS
- Support in improving policies and procedures and accounting and reporting processes
- Assess risk and maintain internal controls and checks and balances
- Address customer concerns and maintain quality control
Qualifications:
Software Experience:
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Experience with Bill.com, ADP, and Gusto
- Experience in Excel, Word, and Google G-Suite is required
- Experience with V-Lookup and Pivot Tables
- Must be comfortable learning and using new software tools
Skill Requirements:
- Minimum of six (4) years of progressive accounting and administrative experience
- Minimum of four (2) years of experience working with nonprofit organizations
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP
- Experience using the accrual accounting method is a must
- Understands all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and balancing all general ledger accounts
- Experience with 1099 and sales tax preparation and familiarity with tax laws and regulations
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare an accurate report
- Payroll experience is required
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Attributes:
- Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong leadership skills
- A self starter
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving and self-management skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and social skills
- Must be trustworthy, committed, and have excellent references
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000