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Job Title: Remote Client Accounting Manager
Location: Remote, North Carolina (Remote Based)
Hiring Company:
Job Title: Remote Client Accounting Manager
Job ID: 1064771
Date Posted: September 22, 2026
Employment Type: Full-time
Hiring Company (Organization): Confidential
Location: US Remote Â
Applicants must be located in the United States.
Base Salary:  $85,000–$110,000 per year (USD)
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Job Description:
About the Role
Our client is hiring an Accounting Manager to join a tight-knit team of five supporting monthly Client Accounting Services (CAS) engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients, with a focus on the trades industries. This remote, results-driven role blends hands-on financial ownership (about 30%) with strategic oversight (about 70%) across an even client load. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, a passion for process improvement, and comfort working alongside AI-driven tools and workflows as the team continues to scale.
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle client financials, including AP/AR, bank reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, month-end close, P&L/balance sheet/cash flow reporting, payroll processing, and sales tax compliance
- Mentor and develop two in-house bookkeepers, including a sales tax/payroll specialist, on best practices
- Design, standardize, and optimize scalable financial processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Provide light-touch client coordination as needed (CPAs manage primary client relationships)
- Support seasonal tax work, including preparing client documents and entering return data as needed (secondary responsibility)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Strong understanding of how financial statements interconnect
- Demonstrated experience overseeing payroll, sales tax compliance, and client financial management
- Track record of identifying inefficiencies and building improved workflows
- Experience mentoring junior staff
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Comfortable using video conferencing tools (Zoom/Teams) for team and client meetings
- Strong professional communication skills and a self-starter mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI tools and workflows
- Familiarity with TaxDome or similar practice management software
- Multi-state sales tax experience or trades industry knowledge
- Experience with payroll systems such as QBO, Gusto, OnPay, or ADP
- Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
Benefits
- Fully remote position
- Competitive salary: $85,000–$110,000 DOE, plus performance bonus potential for the right candidate
- Health insurance or a $300–$500/month stipend
- 401(k) with 3% match, plus profit share
- 2 weeks PTO, plus a paid week off December 24–January 1 and major US holidays (excluding Labor Day, due to tax extension season)
- Company-owned Mac, dual monitors, and all peripherals provided
- $40/month internet and phone reimbursement
- Clear growth path toward a CAAS Director role
Remote Work Requirements
- Reliable high-speed internet (300 Mbps+ up/down)
- Quiet, professional home workspace suitable for video calls
- Desk and chair setup (provided by employee)
- Fixed working hours during training and until proficiency is demonstrated
How to Apply
Submit your resume, along with an example of a major process improvement you’ve led in your career and a brief note on why this role interests you.