KeepingCount Accounting Manager -US Clients | Restricted Cash & Trust Accounting (US GAAP) Remote · Contractor

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The KeepingCount group of companies provides accounting, bookkeeping, tax advisory, and CFO services to businesses in a variety of industry verticals such as real estate, life sciences, e-commerce, and more. We understand the uniqueness of these industries and work with our clients to help create the perfect scope to meet your needs. KeepingCount takes care of all financial and regulatory details so that you, the industry professional, can stay focused on your goals.

Why Join Our Team?
We know that you have many employment opportunities, however, few can match the unique and rewarding career that KeepingCount offers. We are committed to providing you the following:
• Clear Career Development & Opportunity – We love to promote from within.
• Culture, Comradery, & Community – We believe that work can and should be fun.
• Mission-Driven Values, Meaningful Work – We truly believe in our core values – Conscientious, Gracious, and Discipline – they are what guide us as a company.
• Work/Life Harmony – We are proud to offer flexible work schedules and a work from home opportunity.
• Global Team Experience – We work closely with our international team members who all share our same passion for serving our clients in bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services.

Employment Type: Independent Contractor with potential opportunity to transition to an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement based on performance and business needs

About the Role

KeepingCount and Ximplifi are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a remote accounting team while managing a portfolio of U.S.-based clients across multiple industries, including real estate, short-term rentals, property management, e-commerce, life sciences, and professional services.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines client relationship management, accounting oversight, team development, and operational excellence. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while ensuring your team consistently delivers accurate financials, exceptional service, and timely results.

The ideal candidate has extensive U.S. accounting experience, thrives in a fast-paced client services environment, and enjoys mentoring and developing accounting professionals.

About Us

KeepingCount and Ximplifi provide modern accounting, bookkeeping, tax advisory, and CFO services to businesses throughout the United States.

Ximplifi specializes in short-term rental, vacation rental, and property management accounting, providing technology-driven financial solutions for hospitality and real estate businesses.

KeepingCount supports a diverse portfolio of clients through outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory services.

Across both brands, we value:

• Integrity – Doing the right thing, always
• Client Focus – Building trust through exceptional service
• Innovation – Leveraging technology to improve outcomes
• Collaboration – Working together as one team

Our people are our greatest asset, and our Accounting Managers play a critical role in developing talent while delivering outstanding client experiences.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and support Staff and Senior Accountants
• Review team deliverables and provide coaching to ensure accuracy and quality
• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing professional development
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
• Assist with resource planning and workload management

Client Management & Advisory

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for a portfolio of U.S.-based clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and trusted financial guidance
• Lead client meetings and present financial results clearly and confidently
• Partner with clients to improve accounting processes and financial operations
• Escalate complex accounting issues as appropriate while driving resolution

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across multiple clients
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and KPI reporting
• Review and oversee restricted cash, trust accounting, escrow accounting, and commingled funds accounting where applicable
• Support audits, tax-related requests, and compliance activities

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Manage workflows, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple clients and team members
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains
• Support implementation of new systems, procedures, and best practices
• Drive consistency and quality across accounting processes and client service delivery

Technology & Systems

• Utilize cloud-based accounting and operational tools including QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Ramp, Rho, Expensify, Guesty, Streamline, Track, Gusto, ADP, and other business applications
• Manage large data imports and integrations between accounting systems
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and evolving client needs
• Maintain strong communication and organization within a fully remote environment

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years of experience managing or supervising accounting staff
• Significant experience supporting U.S.-based clients or U.S. accounting operations
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing multiple clients and competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience reviewing and approving financial statements and accounting deliverables
• Strong client-facing accounting experience
• Advanced QuickBooks Online experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work full-time during U.S. business hours
• Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent accounting certification
• Experience in a public accounting firm, CAS practice, or outsourced accounting environment
• Experience supporting real estate, hospitality, property management, or short-term rental clients
• Experience with restricted cash, escrow accounting, trust accounting, or commingled funds
• Experience with Sage Intacct and multi-entity accounting environments
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and virtual CFO services
• Experience with Guesty, Hostaway, Streamline, Track, or other property management systems

What Sets You Apart

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through
• Strategic thinker who can balance details with the bigger picture
• Strong accounting judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead through change and ambiguity
• Positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset

Why Join Us

• Fully remote work environment
• Opportunity to lead and develop a global accounting team
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of U.S.-based clients
• Collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused culture
• Access to modern accounting technology and automation tools
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and client success
• Potential opportunity to transition from contractor status to an EOR employment arrangement based on performance and business needs