Overview
This is a remote position with the option to work hybrid depending on proximity to a firm office. The organization is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support monthly client accounting engagements and assist with tax return preparation during busy season.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of monthly bookkeeping and accounting clients (up to 15–20 at capacity over time).
- Take each client engagement from start to finish on a monthly basis.
- Perform full-cycle accounting, including transaction coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Prepare and post adjusting journal entries and support month-end close processes.
- Prepare and finalize monthly financial statements.
- Review work when applicable and ensure accuracy of account classifications and reporting.
- Prepare individual and business tax returns during busy season.
- Communicate with clients as needed to gather documentation and clarify transactions (initially limited client-facing responsibility).
- Use QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online extensively as a power user.
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting/tax experience, preferably within a public accounting environment (candidates with 8–10+ years are encouraged to apply).
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online required (power user level).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines.
- Located in Eastern or Central time zone.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $90,000–$150,000, depending on experience.
- Busy season bonus: Performance bonuses paid in June and December, based on individual and firm performance.
- Work arrangement: Remote or hybrid, depending on proximity to a firm office.
- Paid Time Off: Flexible/unlimited PTO.