Accountant

Job Description

Remote Accountant | AccountingDepartment.com

The Tone:
This is a W-2 remote role at AccountingDepartment.com, offering flexible work schedules for individuals anywhere in the United States. AccountingDepartment.com, recognized as an Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplace for five consecutive years, leads in outsourced virtual accounting services for businesses. This position is vital for managing comprehensive financial operations for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and superior client service through proactive communication. The company values Grit, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork in its staff, fostering a supportive environment that embraces change and continuous skill development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time (37-40 hours), Mod Time (33-36 hours), Part Time (30-32 hours)
• Location: Remote – United States
• Mission: Own and execute accurate and timely financial operations for multiple clients, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end closing processes.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, NetSuite, 3rd party applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Daily Financial Management: Oversee daily accounts payable, accounts receivable/invoicing, and banking activities for various clients.
• Transaction Processing: Ensure the accurate and timely processing of daily transactions, including posting journal entries to balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Account Reconciliation: Update and reconcile balance sheet accounts weekly and monthly, performing daily postings and/or downloads for bank accounts and credit cards.
• Payroll and Tax Compliance: Process client payroll using third-party vendors and manage the review and processing of monthly or quarterly sales and use tax requirements.
• Month-End Close & Support: Lead and manage the month-end close process, conduct client calls, and support budget and forecasting activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Accountant with a strong foundation in full charge bookkeeping principles.
• Experience: 3+ years performing full charge bookkeeping; 2+ years utilizing QuickBooks and/or NetSuite software.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities; working knowledge of prepaids, accruals, and inventory; exceptional attention to detail; ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously; confident and independent work ethic.
• Bonus: Interest in leveraging 3rd party applications to enhance accounting efficiencies.