Senior Accountant

Overview

Part-time Senior Accountant (CPA), independent contractor (1099)

• Engagement: Approximately 40 hours/month
• Schedule: Flexible and remote within the U.S.
• Compensation: $60–$75/hour
• Work authorization/eligibility: U.S.-based

This role involves owning the recurring accounting responsibilities and managing the monthly close and financial reporting process using established procedures, reconciled accounts, organized records, and documented month-end close documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process from start to finish
• Review and code daily bank and credit card transactions in QuickBooks Online
• Record semimonthly payroll journal entries based on payroll provider reports
• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and other accounting adjustments
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows
• Maintain accounting workpapers and close documentation
• Support year-end audit requests and schedules
• Occasionally review new grants, contracts, or funding agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment and reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency

Schedule & Time Expectations

• Work is concentrated around:
  • Daily: Brief transaction review and sync in QuickBooks Online
  • Twice monthly: Payroll journal entries
  • Month-end: Monthly close and financial reporting
• The monthly close should be completed within the first week of the following month
• Evening and weekend work is acceptable when it fits the schedule

Requirements

• Active CPA license in good standing in any U.S. state
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience independently managing month-end close
• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting and U.S. GAAP
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online
• Experience preparing complete financial statements
• Strong account reconciliation and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• U.S.-based

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience, particularly behavioral health, medical practice, or healthcare services
• Grant accounting experience
• Contract revenue accounting experience
• Experience supporting external audits
• Previous experience as a fractional or contract accountant for a growth-stage organization

Compensation & Benefits

• $60–$75/hour, based on experience, healthcare accounting background, and depth of close and audit experience
• Independent contractor (1099) engagement
• No benefits
• Approximately 40 hours per month, billed monthly
• Any additional project work will be agreed upon in advance

What This Role Does Not Include

• Bookkeeping cleanup or catch-up projects
• Investor reporting
• Fundraising support
• Ownership of budgeting or forecasting
• Payroll processing or running payroll
• Accounts payable processing
• Direct staff management

Location

• Fully Remote (U.S.-based)