breakwater accounting + advisory corp · 8 hours ago
Accounting Team Leader
Breakwater Accounting & Advisory is a woman-led company providing outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services to businesses and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. The Accounting Team Leader will play a vital role in delivering high-quality accounting services while developing a team of dedicated professionals, focusing on client service, staff development, and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Empower and mentoring junior staff - helping them grow themselves and their careers
Lead regular check-ins, build relationships with your team and guide them with a focus on quality work
Provide solutions to the challenges your staff faces, removing roadblocks for them to achieve their goals
Foster a positive, accountable environment that supports our people
Directly manage clients, ensuring service quality and building trusted relationships
Oversee and contribute to financial account activity, including classifications, reconciliations, and month-end entries
Partner with specialists and associates to delegate appropriately and maintain quality standards
Proactively manage communications and maintain long-term, high-satisfaction partnerships
Monitor pricing, scope, and workflow efficiency. Raise concerns and discuss scope adjustments with leadership at least quarterly
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in bookkeeping/accounting
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based tools
Prior experience coaching or managing accounting professionals
Deep understanding of financial reporting workflows and accounting operations
Ability to drive accountability, performance, and process improvement
Excellent organizational and communication skills
A proactive, tech-forward mindset and a collaborative approach to leadership
Preferred
multi-client experience strongly preferred
Benefits
FIVE WEEKS of PTO on top of company-observed holidays
Health, vision, and dental benefits
We'll help you save for your golden years with a 401K company match
A supportive, friendly, fun culture that fundamentally values work/life balance