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AccountingDepartment.com · 3 months ago

Remote Senior Accountant, Client Services Team

United States

Full-time, Part-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AccountingDepartment.com is a leader in outsourced virtual accounting services, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Client Services Team. The role involves handling complex accrual-based accounting tasks for multiple clients, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver accurate results with minimal oversight.

AccountingFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain books for multiple clients on an accrual basis, often with the help of an Assistant or Accountant as needed

Completion of timely and accurate monthly close process and financial reporting, including class reporting, job-costing, analysis of account categories and defining trends

Manage all aspects of the accounts receivable process, including unbilled revenue, deferred income, and bad debt allowances

Manage all aspects of the accounts payable process, including vendor bills, and online payments

Prepare cash management flash report

Responsible for properly tracking inventory and identifying unusual or unexpected results

Responsible for fixed asset and intangible asset management, including maintaining depreciation and amortization schedules and posting related journal entries for acquisitions and disposals

Payroll processing using Intuit or other third-party payroll applications and review quarterly and annual reports such as: W-2, W-3, 941, and state U/E. Ability to identify and resolve payroll issues

Support management with gathering documentation for budgets, forecasts and annual audits

Record and maintain financing transactions, such as loans and investments, including proper classification of short-term and long-term commitments

Evaluate lease contracts to determine short-term/long-term classification

Calculate and prepare tax forms and payments, such as sales & use tax, property tax returns, and client-specific business tax and franchise tax filings

Assist with review and preparation of 1099s and year-end payroll inclusions

Updating and maintaining data for established KPIs

Responsible for updating various dashboards and reports and budgets in Jirav

Take full ownership of writing and updating the Client Procedure Manual to ensure it is complete and accurate at all times

Use critical thinking to research issues and provide meaningful solutions

Independently interpret, research, and apply knowledge to resolve technical accounting issues

Embraces various technologies and applications to make process improvement recommendations

Be a proactive change-agent; take the lead in identifying cumbersome processes and explore options of applying new technology to increase job efficiency and effectiveness

Lead client meetings and provide a high-level of customer service

Partner with client third-party advisors for exchange of data and reports

Tracks time on client engagements and manages work to meet deadlines within established time budgets; able to explain budget variances

Assists on special projects and additional responsibilities as needed

Pursues opportunities for continuous learning

Qualification

Accrual-based accountingQuickBooksFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsNetSuitePayroll processingBudgetingProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

Possess a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

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 who enjoys meeting and interacting with clients and staff

Displays excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Comfortable interacting with clients via phone and webcam

Demonstrate ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment

Innovative thinker and embraces change

Able to work independently and as a team player

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook

Proficient with accounting software, including but not limited to QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite and Sage Intacct

Preferred

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

Benefits

Work from home, W-2 position

Three work schedule options including Full Time (37-40 hours), Mod Time (33-36 hours) or 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