Accounting Manager

At TLNT, we believe that recruitment is more than just filling roles — it’s about connecting humans with humans. We’re a people-first organization partnering with top U.S. companies to help them grow by attracting exceptional talent, and we know that the right content can open the right doors.

About our partner: Join a modern accounting firm specializing in supporting eCommerce and digital-first businesses ranging from $1M to $25M+ in annual revenue. Working with a dynamic portfolio of growth-oriented clients, the firm operates in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment where accuracy, speed, and strong financial visibility are critical. The team values proactive communication, operational excellence, and continuously improving processes to help founders make smarter financial decisions.

About the role: As the Accounting Manager, you will own full-cycle accounting and monthly close for a portfolio of eCommerce clients, ensuring clean, accurate financials within a 5-day close timeline. This role reviews accountant work, prepares and oversees key reconciliations—including bank, credit card, AR/AP, inventory, COGS, prepaids, accruals, and returns—and communicates directly with clients to provide updates and resolve issues proactively. In addition to execution, the Accounting Manager strengthens internal processes and controls, helping streamline workflows to improve both accuracy and efficiency across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a leading US-based company—fully remote.

What You'll Do

Own full-cycle accounting and monthly close for a portfolio of eCommerce clients, ensuring a clean 5-day close on submitted work
Review the Accountant's work for accuracy, completeness, and documentation quality
Prepare and review reconciliations (bank, credit card, AR/AP, inventory, COGS, prepaids, accruals, returns)
Communicate directly with clients to share updates, clarify questions, request information, and flag issues early
Strengthen internal processes and controls; help streamline workflows to improve accuracy and speed
What Success Looks Like (How It’s Measured)
Quality: Clean balance sheets; complete, well-documented reconciliations; low error rate
Speed: Ensures Accountants deliver a clean 5-day close. Supports a full 10-day cycle through review, fixes, and communication
Client Communication: Clear, timely updates; early escalation of blockers; strong professionalism
Team Leadership: Improved Accountant performance; fewer rework cycles; smoother handoffs
Operational Excellence: Strong documentation, reduced rework, early issue identification

What You Need

Client-facing Accounting Manager (strong communication is non-negotiable)
2–3+ years in a manager-level role
Multi-client experience (boutique/SME environment preferred over large, siloed orgs)
Comfortable managing 2–5 accountants
Experience juggling multiple client files (volume varies by size)
Detail-oriented reviewer who spots issues early and provides clear, structured guidance
Calm, organized operator who thrives in a multi-client environment with tight monthly cycles
Process-driven problem solver who naturally looks for inefficiencies and fixes them
Supportive team lead who helps Accountants grow through constructive feedback
Professional, proactive communicator who can manage client updates confidently and respectfully
Strong understanding of eCommerce flows (Shopify/Amazon platforms, timing differences, returns, inventory, COGS) is a major advantage.
This role is ideal for someone seeking ownership, autonomy, and a clear growth path
Strong culture fit matters — respectful, calm, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement
Perfect for someone wanting advisory-level exposure without needing a CPA designation
Typical Tools & Systems
QBO | Xero | SAGE | Dext | A2X | Shopify | Amazon Seller Central | ClickUp | Slack | GSuite (Bonus: NetSuite, inventory systems, FP&A exposure)

Salary & Perks

Competitive Salary
This is a full-time, long-term position.
The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with TLNT.
Work from home.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (+/- 1 hour accepted) - EST.
Additional perks.

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