Job Title: Small Business Accountant

Reports to: Managing Director, Accounting Aid Academy 

Job Status: Exempt, Salaried, Full-Time

Pay Range: 58,000 to 62,000 

Primary Location: New Center & Remote

Summary of Job Description

The Small Business Accountant’s primary responsibilities consist of assisting small business owners to incorporate sound financial operations management practices and achieving healthy and sustainable financial business growth. By utilizing small business coaching,  financial operations, and  portfolio management skills, the Small Business Accountant will attract new, and retain current Accounting Aid Academy prospects, clients, and members. Further information detailing this role is listed below.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of member and non-member business clients by building collaborative economic development opportunities with small business organization workgroups, business service and support organizations, and attendance to networking opportunities in the Southeast Michigan region. 
• Attract and retain members for Accounting Aid Academy;  non-members for individual coaching, tax preparation and filing, and attendees for workshops, labs and presentations
• Continuously fill small business accounting and finance gap areas such as cash flow, financial statement, and recordkeeping services by coaching modern industry standard best practices 
• Maintain and continuously update member and non-member contact, growth, and metrics information by utilizing internal software systems, G-Suite applications and internal milestone plans 
• Support department, its programs, and team members in a fair, practical, and innovative capacity
• Conduct workshops, presentations, or labs either in person or digital environment geared towards: small business taxes, accounting system identification, setup and proper controls, revenue, income and expense tracking, small business budgeting, key financial and operations statements, proper use and education of cash flow management, as well as industry standard financial operations practices 
• Provide tax compliance and filing services for small business owners and the entities identified in the Business Coaches Key Performance Indicators 

Other Duties

• Strong written, presentation (oral) and project development skills
• Familiarity with the tri-county area (Detroit-Metro) and the culture of these areas
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as needed
• Ability to work in a collaborative and open concept environment
• Agile, forward thinking, and willingness to engage in, and take the lead on, special projects with outcomes that exceeds expectations

Successful candidates will possess all or many of the following qualifications and/or skills:

• Bachelor’s degree, in accounting or finance required  
• 5 or more years’ experience in solo, micro, or small business consulting, business tax preparation and filing, recordkeeping, and preparation of financial statements required. 
• Enrolled agents license strongly desired
• Expert understanding of small business tax law, accounting practices for low-to-moderate income areas
• Advanced computer experience preferred; prior experience with Microsoft Office, Google application, tax preparation software, data collection and project management software required

Benefits

Accounting Aid Society offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (11 observed paid holidays, vacation days accrual,  & bereavement days)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Account & Dependent Account)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accounting Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Paylocity Portal at: application link