Accounting Manager

Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in Duluth.

Small Business Accounting (SBA) Department

The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day operations within the SBA department, ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely client work. This role manages staff, balances multiple client priorities, and serves as a technical accounting resource for the team. The Accounting Manager is expected to be highly detail-oriented, strong in workflow and project management, and advanced in QuickBooks Online (QBO), including review, troubleshooting, and cleanup. Complex or strategic matters are escalated to the Director of Small Business Accounting as needed.

Reports to: Director of Small Business Accounting

Responsibilities:

• • Oversee day-to-day SBA department operations, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial deliverables across all assigned clients.
  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related deliverables prior to client release to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper support.
  • Lead, support, and hold accounting staff accountable for productivity, quality of work, and deadline adherence; provide coaching, feedback, and guidance as needed.
  • Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training for accounting staff and identify skill or knowledge gaps.
  • Serve as an accounting advisor for assigned small business clients providing routine financial insights, cash flow guidance, and general advisory support; analyze financials and respond to higher-level client accounting questions.
  • Troubleshoot complex accounting issues including reconciliations, cleanup work, and classification issues.
  • Support workload planning, manage competing priorities, and enforce deadlines across multiple concurrent client engagements and internal initiatives.
  • Implement department initiatives established by firm leadership and collaborate with the Director on process refinement, standardization, and efficiency improvements.
  • Identify opportunities for additional services and coordinate with the Director and other departments for cross-selling and referrals.
  • Encourage effective and consistent use of cloud accounting tools and best practices
  • Coordinate with the Tax Department to ensure year-end reporting is complete and books are tax-ready.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Maintain strong documentation standards to support audit trails, tax preparation, and internal quality control.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary to support departmental and firm-wide objectives.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 7–10+ years of accounting experience; prior experience in public accounting and/or Client Accounting Services (CAS) strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams; ability to coach, give feedback, and hold team members accountable to deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online required; QBO ProAdvisor certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and GAAP.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; strong documentation discipline.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to explain accounting issues clearly and professionally.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to interpret and manipulate financial reports and data.

Performance Metrics:

• Accuracy and timeliness of client deliverables
• Successful and timely implementation of new client onboarding.
• Client satisfaction and retention for assigned accounts.
• Staff development, quality of review feedback, and team productivity.
• Workflow consistency and adherence to firm procedures/templates.
• Process improvement contributions and effective use of technology/tools.

Why Join RYBD:

RYBD is a people-first CPA firm with over 65 years of stability and a forward-looking, advisory-driven mindset. We are committed to delivering excellent client service while maintaining a healthy, sustainable work environment for our team.

• Manageable Workload & Work-Life Balance – Reasonable busy seasons, no required Saturdays, and limited overtime
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture – Collaborative environment with leaders who are accessible, engaged, and invested in your success
• Professional Growth & Career Pathways – Real mentorship, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for advancement
• Advisory-Focused Work – Meaningful client relationships that go beyond compliance and bookkeeping
• Technology-Forward Firm – Strong investment in cloud tools and efficient processes that allow you to work smarter, not harder
• Stability with a Growth Mindset – A well-established firm that continues to evolve and innovate
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Compensation and benefits that reflect experience, responsibility, and performance

Benefits:

• 401(k) or ROTH Contributions
• Health Insurance, life & disability insurance options
• Paid time off – 160 hours yearly
• Paid Holidays

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]