Staff Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Conduct daily accounting and bookkeeping tasks for various client accounts.

• Classify and document transactions in QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based accounting platforms.

• Execute reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, balance sheets, and other financial accounts.

• Assist in the monthly closing processes and the preparation of precise financial statements.

• Create and record journal entries, including those for accruals, depreciation, payroll adjustments, and other essential entries.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and address accounting discrepancies and issues specific to clients.

• Ensure financial records are accurate and well-organized, and support historical accounting cleanup projects when required.

• Collect financial data and documentation for tax, advisory, and other client-related requirements.

• Maintain proactive communication with Accounting Managers and team members to resolve inquiries, acquire missing information, and advance client projects.

• Oversee multiple client accounts, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Contribute to the documentation and enhancement of accounting workflows and internal systems.

• Undertake additional accounting duties and projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

• Report directly to an Accounting Manager and collaborate closely with the accounting team to meet daily client demands.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred; an associate degree or substantial relevant accounting experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

• Approximately 3–5 years of pertinent accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and monthly closing procedures.

• Proficient in QuickBooks Online and capable of learning other cloud-based accounting systems.

• Ability to independently investigate and resolve accounting challenges.

• Solid experience in reconciliations and journal entries.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to handle multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Comfortable working autonomously in a fully remote setting while remaining highly collaborative with the team.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented, and team-first attitude.

• Experience with multi-entity businesses, sales tax compliance, certified payroll, insurance retainage, or other accounting systems is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare stipend: Up to $450/month for full-time employees, with a partial stipend available for those working between 24 and 40 hours per week.

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance for employees working over 30 hours per week, effective from the hire date.

• 401(k) retirement plan available through Human Interest for all employees; currently, there is no employer match.

• Paid time off: 10 days annually for employees with 0–5 years of service, increasing to 15 days after 5 years.

• Five fixed office-closure days each year.

• Paid holidays, including New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

• Additional fixed office-closure days typically allowing for a full week off during Christmas.

• $50/month reimbursement for remote work-related home internet expenses.

• Company-provided hardware and software necessary for the role.

• Support for professional development, including approved courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, and other relevant training opportunities.

• Certification reimbursement for eligible full-time employees with prior management approval.

• Flexible work hours that enable employees to address personal needs while staying responsive to clients and the team.