Senior Accountant

**This is a full-time independent contractor role. Candidates must be able to commit exclusively to this position and not engage in part-time or freelance work once hired.**

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment?

Do you take pride in owning your work, solving complex accounting challenges, and helping businesses make sense of their numbers?

If you’re looking to grow with a modern, advisory-driven accounting firm where your work has real impact, this could be the right opportunity for you!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary and other benefits;
• PTO credits that can be used for vacation, personal time, sick days, or holidays;
• Flexible working hours with required overlap in Eastern Time;
• 100% remote opportunity! Work at the comfort of your home!;
• Full-time role as Independent Contractor (no BPO involvement);
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Supportive team culture that values both people and performance

CLIENT BACKGROUND

Our client-partner is a small, specialized team that partners with small businesses to grow their vision and mission by providing high-quality accounting and financial advisory services, serving a diverse portfolio of clients from start-up to established across different industries, and empowering them with data-led decision-making and growth-focused financial evaluation.

Because our client-partner is small and specialized, each client relationship is unique and their services are adaptable, within a fluid work environment that values data integrity, adaptability, and strong organizational skills, as a young company that will not settle for the status quo.

With a lean and collaborative team, our client partner offers an environment where your work has direct impact, and where strong performers are trusted, supported, and rewarded.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for independently managing key portions of the monthly accounting cycle, including reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and ongoing support, while working closely with the Accounting Manager and Client Advisors to ensure accurate and timely outputs.

This role handles more complex accounting workflows with less day-to-day oversight, and is expected to proactively identify and resolve issues, maintain strong client communication, and support workflow consistency, while maintaining ownership of client accounting workflows and reporting accuracy.

It offers flexibility for someone who excels in time management, prioritization, and balancing multiple client responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Accountant, you will:

• Maintain and review client financial records, complete month-end accounting procedures, prepare financial reporting packages, and support the accuracy and integrity of accounting workflows across assigned clients
• Work primarily in QuickBooks, Excel, Xenett, and various client platforms including payroll systems, banking platforms, POS systems, and operational software
• Independently manage the monthly accounting cycle for assigned clients
• Complete bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and post routine and complex journal entries
• Complete month-end close procedures in Xenett within internal deadlines
• Review financial activity for accuracy and completeness prior to reporting
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements for assigned clients
• Process payroll and related payroll journal entries
• Support accounts payable payment processing workflows
• Review accounts receivable invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies proactively
• Escalate unusual or high-risk accounting issues to the Accounting Manager as needed
• Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting workflows, missing information, and month-end close needs
• Monitor deadlines and manage multiple client priorities simultaneously
• Support onboarding and workflow training for newer team members
• Occasionally assist with peer review and troubleshooting of accounting work
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and Client Advisors to maintain accurate and timely reporting
• Engage directly with clients through remote meetings, phone calls, texting, and/or email communication as appropriate
• Perform other administrative and accounting duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, collaborative, organized, and able to work independently with strong attention to detail. As a core member of a growing team, the Senior Accountant must be comfortable balancing multiple clients, shifting priorities, and proactively managing accounting workflows with less day-to-day oversight.

The ideal candidate understands the importance of data integrity, client communication, and deadline management while also being willing to support team collaboration and continuous improvement, and must exhibit excellent self-management and accountability as a remote employee.

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred but not required
• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification required or ability to obtain within the first 90 days
• 5–6+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience required

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• Full-cycle monthly close experience required
• Strong understanding of accrual-basis accounting required
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements preferred
• Experience troubleshooting accounting discrepancies independently preferred
• Accounting cleanup/catch-up experience preferred
• Experience managing multiple clients or entities simultaneously preferred
• Restaurant, nonprofit, or multi-entity accounting experience preferred
• Experience with payroll processing preferred
• Experience and working knowledge of GAAP preferred. Continuing education credits will be required annually
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office 365 tools, specifically Excel and Teams
• Experience with task management systems like ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, etc. preferred
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance multiple clients with changing priorities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a stable internet and secure setup

DESCRIPTION OF IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Adaptive Learner and Innovative Thinker - You showcase a remarkable ability to quickly grasp new concepts and stay ahead of emerging trends. Your learning agility is complemented by a keen sense of curiosity, allowing them to navigate dynamic environments effortlessly. You consistently bring fresh and creative perspectives to problem-solving, pushing boundaries and finding inventive solutions.
• Exceptional Detail-Oriented: You demonstrate a keen ability to focus on precision and accuracy in every task. Your meticulous approach ensures that you consistently produce high-quality work with minimal errors.
• Critical Thinker: You approach problems with a strategic and analytical mindset. You possess the ability to dissect complex issues, evaluate information impartially, and draw insightful conclusions. Your keen attention to detail allows you to identify underlying patterns and potential pitfalls, enabling you to make well-informed decisions.
• Self Directed - You are a proactive and independent individual who thrives with minimal supervision.
• Likes the Team and Business Grow - You aspire to build a big, successful team, and contribute to business growth. You possess a passion for organizational development and understand the importance of fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Integrity and Respect - You are a model of moral and ethical excellence, demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of honesty and consideration for others. You bring a sense of honor and dignity to your workplace, earning the trust and admiration of colleagues, clients, and superiors alike.

Are you the Senior Accountant we’ve been looking for?

If you’re ready to seize this incredible opportunity, don’t hesitate! Submit your application now!