Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
It Matters Who Does Your Taxes
Client Account Manager – Bookkeeping Services
Location
United States
Posted
68 days ago
Salary
$23 - $29 / hour
High School2 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Own the client relationship from onboarding through ongoing service
• Serve as the primary point of contact for bookkeeping clients
• Coordinate onboarding, handoffs, and ongoing delivery with offshore teams
• Ensure a smooth, professional, and responsive client experience
• Act as an entrepreneurial partner in refining and scaling the bookkeeping model
• Receive and qualify leads from field tax preparers
• Contact prospective clients, explain the bookkeeping service, and guide them through enrollment
• Manage client sign-up, billing setup, and ongoing account communication
• Serve as the main point of contact for client questions and light-touch support
• Proactively manage expectations, timelines, and deliverables
• Gather required documents and system access during onboarding
• Prepare clean, complete onboarding packages for offshore bookkeeping teams
• Coordinate client handoffs and ensure offshore teams have the information they need
• Monitor workflow, turnaround times, and service quality across accounts
• Review offshore bookkeeping work, including reconciliations and monthly reports
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency before delivery to clients
• Deliver final reports and respond to basic client questions
• Handle escalations, missing information, and exceptions
• Identify clients whose needs exceed the MVP offering and flag upsell or transition opportunities
• Identify gaps in processes, templates, and SOPs
• Suggest improvements based on real client interactions and delivery outcomes
• Help refine the operating model as the bookkeeping business evolves
Job Requirements
- Strong client communication and relationship management skills
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and financial statements
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines
- Comfort reviewing bookkeeping work for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to coordinate across onshore and offshore teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in an evolving environment
- Experience working with offshore support teams is a plus
- Familiarity with Xero or similar accounting tools is helpful
- Prior client-facing or service delivery experience
- High school diploma required.
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
- 2 to 4 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or client account management
- Experience working with accounting software preferred
- Experience coordinating workflows across teams or functions
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Training & development
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