Senior Accountant

This role involves overseeing client portfolios and supervising bookkeeping teams to ensure compliance with trust accounting standards. The position requires managing client relationships effectively while driving operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality financial reporting within the organization. The individual will play a pivotal role in enhancing processes and supporting system integrations to streamline workflows.

Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee bookkeeping and trust accounting for multiple property management clients, including short-term and long-term rentals.
- Review and finalize reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports prepared by junior and mid-level bookkeepers.
- Manage complex transactions, resolve account discrepancies, and handle accruals and adjustments.
- Lead client communications by addressing reporting requirements, responding to queries, and managing escalations.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate junior bookkeepers, providing constructive feedback and training to enhance team performance.
- Ensure strict compliance with U.S. GAAP, trust accounting regulations, and client contractual obligations.
- Drive continuous process improvements by developing standard operating procedures and supporting system integrations such as QuickBooks Online, Get Clearing, and VR Platform.
- Deliver advanced financial insights and customized reporting to clients to support their decision-making.
- Collaborate with senior management to scale operations and implement workflow automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
- ACCA Qualified, CA Qualified, or finalists in these certifications are strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 4 to 6 years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in trust accounting and familiarity with U.S. property management accounting practices.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and practical experience with U.S. payment processing, expense management, and document processing software.
- Strong leadership abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and proven experience in managing client relationships effectively.
- Ability to handle multiple client portfolios simultaneously while delivering accurate and timely results under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
While not explicitly stated, candidates with experience in process automation and system integration will find this role rewarding. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with management on scaling business operations and improving financial workflows, providing a platform for professional growth and leadership development within the accounting and property management sectors.