Accounting and Finance Manager

About the Company
Beyond the Books is a corporate accounting services firm that provides reliable bookkeeping, CFO services, financial analysis, and accounting support for growing businesses. The company’s mission is to help small businesses strengthen their financial health through accurate, dependable, and tailored accounting solutions.

Beyond the Books is a separate entity under the same leadership as Horizon Advisors. While Horizon Advisors provides advisory and technical accounting services such as SOX implementation, IPO readiness, technical accounting, and complex financial advisory, Beyond the Books focuses on ongoing accounting operations and financial support for U.S.-based clients.

Beyond the Books supports clients through bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, cleanup projects, financial analysis, and controller-level accounting support.

We are built on high standards, ownership, and teamwork. Our success comes from combining initiative with discipline, accuracy, and clear communication. We believe excellence is achieved when people take ownership of their work, communicate proactively, and consistently deliver accurate, reliable results.

Our Core Values
* Teamwork – We work as one team, valuing clarity, mutual respect, and accountability.
* Positive Attitude – We stay solution-oriented, professional, and calm under pressure.
* Integrity – We uphold accuracy, honesty, and transparency in everything we do.
* Commitment – We take ownership and follow through until results are achieved.
* Customer Experience – We build trust by delivering structured, dependable, and thoughtful service.

Job Overview
We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and highly dependable Accounting and Finance Manager to oversee client accounting engagements for Beyond the Books and ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial support for U.S.-based clients.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical accounting work, careful review, process improvement, and solving complex accounting issues with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a structured remote environment, reviewing work thoroughly, identifying errors or gaps, and maintaining high standards across client accounts.

The right person will bring strong accounting judgment, deep attention to detail, and the discipline to ensure deliverables are complete, accurate, and compliant with U.S. GAAP.

Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the accounting lead for select Beyond the Books client accounts, providing technical review and guidance as needed.
- Oversee bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and cleanup work as needed.
- Review client deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Prepare and review financial reports, management reports, reconciliations, and other client-facing accounting deliverables.
- Analyze accounting issues, reporting discrepancies, and process gaps, then recommend practical and accurate solutions.
- Maintain clean accounting processes, documentation, reporting timelines, and quality control standards across client accounts.
- Support onboarding for new clients by reviewing existing accounting records, identifying cleanup needs, and helping establish reliable accounting workflows.
- Coordinate with internal tea ---------- mbers to ensure client work is completed accurately, consistently, and on schedule.
- Communicate clearly with internal teams and client stakeholders regarding accounting findings, reporting issues, and recommended next steps.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy, follow-through, and technical consistency across all client engagements.

Why Join Us?
- Be part of a firm that values results, accuracy, and integrity.
- Work directly with leadership to implement financial best practices and automation initiatives.
- Gain exposure to diverse industries while maintaining stability and structure in your work.
- Enjoy a 100% remote setup with defined expectations and transparent communication.
- Grow in a culture that rewards proactive thinking, discipline, and dependability.

Compensation
- Full-time role at $15 per hour.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrued and available as earned.
- Health Insurance – available after 3 months of continuous employment.
- Performance-based increases and consistent long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA license, active or inactive, required.
- Big 4 public accounting experience required.
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Prior experience supporting U.S.-based companies or clients.
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, reconciliations, and technical accounting standards.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and process gaps.
- Exceptional attention to detail and high personal accountability.
- Ability to work independently in a structured remote environment.
- Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams and client stakeholders.
- Reliable, consistent, and quality-focused in all aspects of work.

Application Instruction
To be considered, please put “ACCURACY” in the subject line of your application and answer the question below in 2 to 3 sentences:

Why is attention to detail critical in accounting work?

Only applications that follow this instruction will be reviewed.