Remote Senior Accountant

Overview

This role is for an experienced Senior Accountant who is ready for the next step in their accounting career. Responsibilities include complex accrual-based accounting work for multiple clients with minimal direction from Controllers. The position requires strong analytical ability, advanced technical accounting knowledge, and consistent delivery of accurate, timely results.

The Senior Accountant will manage sustained month-end close ownership, client management, and coordination across team members supporting the client file. Adaptability is important in a fast-paced environment with changing expectations and processes.

Responsibilities

Client Management & Ownership

• Maintain assigned clients within approved budget and scope on an accrual basis, proactively managing utilization and administrative requirements (often with support from an Associate).
• Track time on client engagements, manage work within established budgets, and clearly explain budget variances.
• Lead client meetings and provide high-level customer service and financial insight.
• Partner with third-party advisors and client stakeholders as needed.
• Write and update the Client Procedure Manual to keep it complete and accurate.
• Support clients transitioning out of Implementation, assuming ownership through stabilization and ongoing service delivery.
• Navigate complex or undefined client situations that are not fully documented or prescriptive.
• Identify inefficient processes and workflows and recommend improvements.

Month-End Close & Financial Execution

• Own and execute accurate, timely month-end close and financial reporting, including class reporting, job costing, trend analysis, and variance review.
• Demonstrate sustained ownership of month-end close deliverables with minimal rework or escalation and limited oversight.
• Review work for accuracy and completeness and ensure timely inputs aligned with month-end close requirements.
• Update KPIs, dashboards, reports, and budgets in Jirav.

Technical Accounting & Continuous Improvement

Manage core and complex accounting areas, including:

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including unbilled revenue, deferred income, bad debt allowances, and other advanced accounting matters.
• Manage fixed asset and intangible asset accounting, including depreciation and amortization schedules and journal entries for asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Perform payroll processing using Intuit or other third-party payroll applications; review quarterly and annual reports including W-2, W-3, 941, and state U/E, and proactively resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Record, analyze, and maintain financing transactions, including loans and investments, ensuring appropriate classification of short-term and long-term obligations.
• Review and evaluate lease agreements to determine proper short-term and long-term classification in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, property tax filings, and client-specific business and franchise tax payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with review and preparation of 1099s and year-end payroll inclusions.
• Independently interpret, research, and apply knowledge to resolve technical accounting issues.
• Prepare cash management flash report and support audits, budgeting, and forecasting as needed.
• Track inventory and identify unusual or unexpected results.
• Leverage technology to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Pursue opportunities for continuous learning.

Collaboration & Work Coordination

• Collaborate effectively with Accountants and Associates supporting transactional work.
• Provide clear direction on assigned tasks and close expectations.
• Maintain accountability for final deliverables while operating in a peer support and coaching capacity.
• Partner with an assigned Associate on the client file during and after transition.
• Support management with gathering documentation for budgets, forecasting, and annual audits.
• Partner with client third-party advisors for data and report exchange.
• Assist on special projects and additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years performing full charge bookkeeping.
• 2+ years using QuickBooks and/or NetSuite software, including daily transaction processing, monthly close, and financial reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and procedures, including enhanced levels of financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, prepaids/accruals, capitalization, financing, job costing, and regulatory tax requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients transitioning out of Implementation, including navigating complex or undefined situations and assuming ownership through stabilization and ongoing service delivery.
• Very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements within defined budgets and scope, including monitoring utilization, explaining variances, and proactively addressing risks.
• Proven experience coordinating and reviewing transactional work performed by Accountants and Associates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely inputs aligned with month-end close requirements.
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and proactive.
• Highly organized and process-driven.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable delegating tasks and providing feedback.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a positive attitude and strong customer service skills; enjoys meeting and interacting with clients and staff.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable interacting with clients via phone and webcam.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment; embraces change.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with accounting software including QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and Sage Intacct.
• Experience with third-party applications such as Bill.com, Tallie, Jirav, and TeamWork.
• Ongoing desire to expand knowledge of new technology and applications.
• AIPB, a 2-year associate’s degree in an accounting-related field of study, or Minor in Accounting, preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Work from home; W-2 position.
• Three schedule options:
  • Full Time (37–40 hours)
  • Mod Time (33–36 hours)
  • Part Time (30–32 hours)
• Minimum working hours must be M-F 9am–3pm in your time zone, with flexibility to accommodate client calls and meetings outside of those hours as needed.
• Compressed work week option available.
• Generous vacation and paid holidays.
• Group Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Participation in a company-wide annual bonus incentive plan.
• $25 monthly internet stipend.
• Virtual employee groups, clubs, and activities throughout the year.
• Casual dress.

Location

100% remote (work from home). Minimum working hours are M-F 9am–3pm in your time zone.

Application Requirements

Submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you are a fit for the position, and include your salary requirements in the cover letter. Only candidates that submit these criteria will be considered.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on merit and qualifications.