Accounting Manager Job at Optima Office in San Diego

Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA and Orange County, CA

Want to work for a Company that puts you first?! At Optima Office our people are the most important asset. Optima Office was voted fastest growing company by the San Diego Business Journal and inc 5000, as well as a BEST PLACE TO WORK by multiple publications since 2020!! Let us show you why!

Optima Office is a female owned company that provides Outsourced Accounting, Fractional CFO and COO services along with Human Resources Support. We serve over 300 companies across the United States but are mostly focused on the West Coast. We are a fast-growing company who continues to add clients and team members at a steady pace. In 2022 we were the 10th fastest growing company in San Diego.

Our Vision as a company is to have the highest retention with our clients and employees in the industry. Happy Staff = Happy Clients has been our founder’s motto for a decade. Half of the company’s profits get paid out as bonuses to the team and for fun company events.

We have a huge emphasis on work-life balance and provide a flexible environment which allows our team to choose their own schedule. Over half of our 100 employees are working parents who value flexibility and family time.

“I love working for Optima! I am super happy with my decision to work for Optima and am thankful for the opportunities they have provided me!” - Robbie W, Client Services

What to Expect Starting at Optima Office as an Accounting Manager...

• Flexibility – you will be paired with clients that allow you to work the hours you prefer.
• Work/Life Balance – whether you’re spending time with family or enjoying a new hobby, we believe a healthy work/life balance is beneficial for both our consultants and our clients.
• You Come First – we are passionate about setting our consultants up for success. We have a career development program along with a robust training platform.
• Purpose Driven – we enjoy partnering with like minded clients.

Optima Office is the place for you if…

• You are adaptable - you can adjust on the fly and welcome diverse clients.
• You are technically strong – you have experience in accounting, finance or HR.
• You are a pro-active communicator who has a sense of urgency with response time.
• You are kind and collaborative – you are a team player who works well with others.
• You are a self-starter – you take initiative and are proactive in accomplishing your goals.

Salary Range: $38-$50/hour

Duties include but not limited to:

• Manages work of the Accounting staff.
• Oversees basic Accounting procedures (A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L, tax payments and inventory control).
• Monitors and reviews all record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transitions.
• Responsible for all basic accounting procedures; financial statement preparation; journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements preparation.
• Creation of cash flow projections.
• Communicate with customers to address any past due invoices on their account and provides weekly status updates to management.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field preferred. CPA or MBA a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting, with a min of 1 year of management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting including application of general accounting theory.
• Supervisory skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong computer aptitude, which includes expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word as well as experience with accounting software.
• Self-managed and ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• The ideal candidate possesses leadership and supervisory capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting skills.

Additional Perks and Benefits

• Positions may be Full Time, Part Time, in-person or hybrid.
• 401K with company match of up to 50% of the first 6%.
• Competitive pay with revenue sharing for salaried individuals.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay.
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program.
• Mentorship program.
• Happy hours and much more!