Client Services Manager

Synectics

Metairie, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Alliance/Partner Management, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Desktop PC, Establish Priorities, Federal Tax, Identify Issues, Intuit Quickbooks, Local Tax, Mentoring, Multitasking, Onboarding, Outsourcing, Payroll Tax, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Property Tax, Publications, Regulations, Sales Tax, State Tax, Tax Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Metairie, LA
POSTED
Today

Position Summary:

  • The Manager II assists the Client Accounting and Advisory services (CAAS) department through their involvement in overseeing staffs work on client engagements and direct involvement with the client on more complex accounting and bookkeeping matters.
  • They are also looked upon as a resource for the firm and clients in the areas of software, payroll and sales tax.
  • Lead CAAS department engagements providing onboarding evaluation of client needs, structing ongoing engagement to ensure efficient completion, and overseeing staff completing those engagements.
  • Assist new clients with cleanup of QB files and recommendations for future processing.
  • Assist clients with outsourced accounting services.
  • Complete interim and annual compilation engagements.
  • Review staffs work on various engagements.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of employees responsible for providing comprehensive assistance to clients in areas including payroll, sales tax, property tax, 1099s, and various business-related filings.
  • Assist clients with payroll, sales tax, property tax, 1099s, and other business-related filings.
  • Effectively communicates with Federal, State and Local tax agencies on behalf of clients.
  • Respond to various governmental and non-governmental notices and/or audits.
  • May participate in conducting training sessions.
  • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Qualifications:
  • Ability to review client records to identify issues needing attention and design workflows to increase efficiency.
  • Ability to manage jobs to completion within budgeted hours.
  • Able to use advanced features of QuickBooks Desktop and Online products.
  • Ability to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work effects with other employees and clients.
  • Ability to effectively select the appropriate communication method to fit the situation.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interact, develop and maintain professional relationships with partners, employees, clients and tax authorities.
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply complex publications, such as sales tax laws and regulations for different states.
  • Ability to problem solve payroll tax notices for federal and other states.
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • Six (6) to Ten (10) years experience as an accountant
  • Active Certified Public Accountant License

About the Company

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Synectics

Synectics has grown over the years into a national leader in the IT consulting business. There are no real secrets to this growth, but there are some guidelines that we have tried to apply consistently over time, including: quick response to advances in technology; unhesitating adoption of all employer/employee legislation; and prompt revision of our internal processes to meet the ever-changing demands of our market.

We aim to become more valuable to our clients by providing excellent service at a competitive price in an efficient, timely and sustainable manner. We also aim to become more beloved by our employees by providing opportunities for learning and career growth, appealing compensation plans, and a sense of well-being derived from the knowledge that our company is strong, successful and sensibly managed.

We truly believe in shared economic prosperity and toward that end, we seek out diversity owned firms for the services and products we purchase. In all our endeavors, we never forget that we are in a “people” business, and we treat our employees, our clients, our applicants, our service providers, our colleagues and our neighbors respectfully, graciously, professionally and fairly, remembering that we earn our reputation every day.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984