Ascend

Accounting Manager

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for an assigned client portfolio, managing bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Oversee and perform month-end close procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and deliver accurate income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements according to client engagement terms.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger in QuickBooks Online.
• Coordinate with offshore bookkeeping, AR, AP, and payroll teams.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned clients.
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding financial results, open items, and deadlines.
• Identify and escalate complex client issues or advisory opportunities to the Team Lead or Accounting Advisor.
• Work with the Team Lead to ensure client deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff and offshore team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes, workflows, and documentation standards.