Financial Operations Associate (Kansas City Metro Area) at Supporting Strategies

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Accounting, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • 3+ years of accounting and payroll experience (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, closing books monthly, and preparing financial reporting and analysis)
  • 1+ years of transactional accounting experience using QuickBooks or NetSuite
  • Capacity and commitment to work a hybrid schedule and ability to work in local Kansas City office
  • Managed day-to-day relationships with clients while performing within established processes and budget parameters
  • Exhibited a passion for and sense of personal satisfaction in delighting clients and helping businesses succeed
  • Commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality while working with client data

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional accounting and operational service to clients
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices including strong payroll experience
  • Support external and internal processes for all assigned engagements in accordance with defined processes
  • Execute processes related to accounts payable and accounts receivable management, bookkeeping entries, closing the books monthly, and preparing financial reporting and analysis
  • Collaborate with manager and other Associates to ensure all clients are delighted with services through timely and effective communication
  • Participate in recurring team and one-on-one video check-in meetings to ensure alignment for success
  • Learn and embrace new technology to solve client issues
  • Embrace coaching and feedback from manager and implement changes to meet team and client goals
  • Work directly with clients, internal team, manage and document internal workflow, and provide strong partnership and support to the Managing Director

Skills

Accounting
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Full-cycle Accounting
Client Relationship Management
Cloud-based Platforms

Supporting Strategies

Outsourced bookkeeping and operational support services

About Supporting Strategies

Supporting Strategies provides outsourced bookkeeping and operational support services specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Their services include managing accounts receivable and payable, invoicing, collections, payroll administration, and financial reporting. By assigning financial professionals tailored to each client's needs, they ensure personalized service. Operating on a virtual model, their U.S.-based team delivers consistent and high-quality support while keeping costs manageable. Unlike competitors, Supporting Strategies focuses on providing comprehensive financial expertise without the overhead of an in-house team. Their goal is to enhance their clients' financial management, improve cash flow, and allow business owners to concentrate on growth.

West Hollywood, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$291.8KTotal Funding
ANGELCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from AI-driven bookkeeping solutions offering lower-cost automated services.
DIY accounting software like QuickBooks reduces demand for outsourced services.
Economic downturns may lead to budget cuts in outsourced bookkeeping services.

Differentiation

Offers tailored financial operations support based on client needs and work volume.
Operates on a virtual service model, providing remote yet U.S.-based support.
Focuses on comprehensive financial expertise at an affordable price.

Upsides

Growing demand for virtual bookkeeping as remote work normalizes post-pandemic.
Rising interest in fintech solutions enhances efficiency in bookkeeping services.
Expansion of e-commerce businesses increases need for robust financial management.

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