Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of daily accounting tasks, monthly financial closing, tax compliance, and budgeting using QuickBooks Online Advanced.

• Record and categorize all transactions for bank and credit cards; ensure a zero-balance clearing account is maintained.

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes; conduct daily cash flow analyses and variance notifications.

• Manage departmental budgets by utilizing QuickBooks Classes.

• Create a weekly dashboard comparing budget versus actuals, along with recommendations for cost savings.

• Reconcile bi-weekly payroll imports from Rippling; confirm deductions, paid time off, and withholdings.

• Complete reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts, as well as all necessary accrual, prepaid, and depreciation entries.

• Generate Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow statements, AR/AP aging reports, and KPI documentation for leadership assessment.

• Prepare 1099 forms, track W-9 submissions, and manage sales tax returns (including Michigan and multi-state as required).

• Assemble year-end workpapers for the CPA; assist with S-corp 1120-S and state tax filings.

• Enhance the purchasing and expense approval workflow; implement segregation of duties and fraud prevention measures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of progressive accounting experience in the U.S., including involvement in year-end closing processes.

• At least 2 years of practical experience with QuickBooks Online Advanced, particularly with multi-class reporting.

• Familiarity with U.S. payroll systems, 1099 forms, sales/use tax regulations, and GAAP revenue recognition practices.

• Proficient in advanced Excel or Google Sheets functionalities (including pivot tables and lookups); experience with Bill.com or Melio is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; capable of presenting financial information to stakeholders without finance backgrounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Secure, private home office setup along with a 50 Mbps internet connection.

• Dedication to HIPAA compliance and data privacy best practices.