breakwater accounting + advisory corp

Accounting Advisor

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If you are passionate about helping small businesses and nonprofits succeed, this is the perfect opportunity to join our team!

The Company:

Breakwater Accounting & Advisory provides outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services for businesses and nonprofit organizations across the US. We embrace technology to work smarter, not harder, and strive to provide value-added service to each and every client. We are a woman-led company, rated a top workplace by the Delaware News Journal for four consecutive years, and have been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

Our Philosophy:

Great people first, technology-forward thinking second – with just the right combination.

The Role:

As an Accounting Advisor, you will be instrumental in helping new clients achieve their financial objectives while building long-lasting relationships. This role collaborates with both the Client Onboarding and Growth Teams.

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish trust and credibility with potential clients by showcasing your accounting expertise during financial pre-assessments for potential For Profit and Nonprofit clients. You will be analyzing income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and the overall financial health of their organizations
  • Effectively communicate tailored solutions that Breakwater can provide to address prospective clients’ specific needs and support their subsequent onboarding
  • Thoroughly prepare for advisory meetings with prospective clients and maintain stellar notes of all interactions within our CRM system (Hubspot)
  • Provide accounting support to the Onboarding Team and step into manager-level work

Who are You?

An accountant who loves to advise small businesses and nonprofits on their financial health and strategy.

All of our team members are guided by Breakwater’s Core Principles. We are: proactive, positive, purposeful, protective, and principled. If these principles resonate with you, too, let’s talk.

  • You possess an Accounting Degree (Bachelors or higher) and at least 5 years of related experience with a mix of small to medium businesses and nonprofit organizations
  • You know your way around balance sheets and reviewing financials like the back of your hand
  • You are a QuickBooks Online (QBO) whiz with experience utilizing the system within the last 5 years
  • You are resourceful in coming up with solutions and have a knack for explaining complex financial concepts in a clear and understandable fashion
  • You love helping people and being a part of a team that supports each other

What would we offer you?

  • A base salary of $70,000-85,000
  • FIVE weeks of PTO on top of company-observed holidays
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits
  • We'll help you save for your golden years with a 401K company match
  • A supportive, friendly, fun culture that fundamentally values work/life balance

Breakwater Accounting + Advisory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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