Description : Accounting Team Lead - 100% Remote. Company : BooksTime. Location : +1 locationRemote
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
