Job description

BooksTime is looking for an accountant to join us as an Accounting Team Lead. You’ll oversee bookkeeping services for a set of clients and eventually help lead the US Senior Accountant Team.

Are you looking for:

• Flexible hours
• 100% remote work
• An opportunity to make an impact on small businesses and work with an amazing team

Would you be great at:

• Building relationships with employees and clients
• Improving processes
• Training and coaching

If so, this opportunity is for you!

Who We Are:

BooksTime is an ambitious, innovative accounting & bookkeeping firm founded in 2016 with operations in 4 countries. We are growing fast and looking for exceptional individuals to join our team.

Why Join BooksTime:

• Supportive work environment
• Friendly colleagues
• Flexible hours
• 100% remote work
• Endless opportunities
• Focus on constant improvement
• Work variety

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a portfolio of clients ensuring books are complete and accurate and deadlines are met
• Effectively manage communication between team members and clients
• Collaborate with the Senior Accountant team members and be a high-level resource for any accounting and operational questions they may have.
• Assign new client work to Senior Accountant team members
• Build strong relationships with team members and clients
• Assume ownership and responsibility of assigned tasks from start to finish, including but not limited to, client work and communication
• Take initiative and responsibility for your growth and the success of your team and BooksTime overall
• Perform quality control reviews of client financial statements.
• Transfer client work to new Senior Accountants efficiently and effectively
• Assist with talent acquisition
• Train new US team members on BooksTime processes and procedures
• Provide team coverage during vacation or sick leave absence

Necessary Skills:

• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal)
• An adaptable, fast learner
• Excellent organizational skills
• Tech-savvy
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Critical thinker
• Ambitious and self-motivated

Experience:

• 5+ years of management experience: An ideal candidate has handled the accounting for multiple companies at one time, while also managing a team of 5+ individuals
• Proven track record of successfully managing a team
• Be able to have difficult, but effective conversations when needed
• Example titles for individuals who would be successful in this role may include: Controller, Finance Manager, Director of Accounting, VP of Finance, CFO, Team Lead, Supervisor, etc.

Other Details:

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time preferred. For part-time, 30 hours per week is still required.
• Salary Range: Negotiable. Starting wage is typically between $35 - $40 per hour depending on education and experience.
• Benefits [based on eligibility requirements] may include: Health (QSEHRA reimbursement plan), Tech Reimbursements, Simple IRA Employer Match
• This position is, and always will be, 100% remote.

For more information, check out our website: bookstime.com.

IMPORTANT: For your application to be considered, you MUST submit a cover letter and resume. Please provide a very brief cover letter that answers the following 2 questions: (1) What would your ideal job look like? (2) What do you think will be most challenging about this role based on the description?

NOTE: Submitting the skills assessments is preferred. The candidates who submit these will be reviewed first.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Reminder to submit a cover letter with your application in order to be considered. If a cover letter is included, you can just respond with "confirmed" here.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• accountant supervision/management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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