Walker Tax Firm LLC Client Accounting Relations Manager Tucson, AZ · Full time

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Location: Tucson, AZ (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days remote)

Compensation: $58,000 – $63,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Status: Full-time, Exempt

About Us:

Walker Tax & Bookkeeping is a modern, tech-forward accounting firm dedicated to delivering proactive, high-quality support to small businesses nationwide. We specialize in helping our clients grow by providing not just accurate books, but meaningful insight into their financial health. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and experienced Accountant to lead our bookkeeping team and elevate our client services.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced, results-driven Accountant to join our team. This person will be a key player in leading our bookkeeping department, directly supporting our founder by taking on high-level financial tasks and ensuring that our bookkeeping services are delivered with excellence, clarity, and strategic insight.

This is a dynamic leadership role that blends client-facing advisory work, technical accounting, team development, and community representation. If you are someone who loves working in QuickBooks Online, understands the ins and outs of payroll tax law, and enjoys translating financial data into actionable insights for clients — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and perform all aspects of bookkeeping, including reconciliations, journal entries, A/R, A/P, and payroll processing
• Review work prepared by other bookkeepers, ensuring accuracy and providing constructive feedback and mentorship
• Communicate proactively with clients about financial performance, cash flow, trends, and opportunities
• Write clear, insightful emails summarizing financial reports and client outcomes
• Schedule and lead regular client meetings to review financials and discuss strategic recommendations
• Attend community and networking events to represent the firm and our bookkeeping services
• Use research and critical thinking skills to solve complex accounting or compliance issues
• Stay current on payroll tax law, bookkeeping best practices, and HR basics relevant to small businesses
• Collaborate with the firm owner to take on high-level, strategic tasks and client needs
• Create training materials and short video tutorials for internal and client use
• Embrace and implement new tools such as ChatGPT to improve processes and workflows

Qualifications:

• Accounting experience, including managing multiple sets of books
• Degree in Accounting or related field
• Extensive experience in QuickBooks Online is a must — including setup, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and payroll tax compliance
• Familiarity with HR compliance basics, such as employee classification and record keeping
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client relationships
• Comfortable in a remote and cloud-based work environment, with nationwide clients
• Confident using modern tools including Google Workspace, Zoom, Loom, Slack, and ChatGPT
• Tax experience and understanding is a plus
• Prior experience in a managerial or supervisory role is preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $58,000 – $63,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Health insurance and 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Hybrid schedule with two required in-office days per week (Tucson, AZ)