Rainier Accounting Services PLLC · 23 hours ago
Sr. Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expRainier Accounting Services PLLC is a remote-first accounting firm providing personalized bookkeeping and payroll services to a diverse client base. The Sr. Accountant will deliver high-touch bookkeeping support, manage full-cycle payroll processing, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements for multiple clients.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping for multiple clients and deliver financial statements that are accurate, explainable, and defensible each reporting period
Maintain full ownership of the bookkeeping close for assigned clients
Perform mid-period cleanup and reconciliations when capacity allows
Own full-cycle payroll processing for multiple clients in various states
Coordinate payroll integrations with accounting systems and ensure proper posting to the GL
Complete weekly reconciliations for VIP clients
Actively manage all assigned tasks within the accounting platform
Manage year end process including W-2’s and 1099 filings
Record transactions and reconcile general ledger, bank, and credit card accounts
Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
Review financial data for accuracy and consistency prior to month-end close
Prepare client financial reports using various accounting platforms
Process payroll as needed, review payroll reports and ensure proper recording in client books
Identify discrepancies, research issues, and correct errors thoroughly
Leverage automation tools, rules, and integrations to reduce manual work
Reconcile payroll liability accounts appropriately after payroll cycles
Create and maintain accurate vendor profiles associated with 1099 reporting
Build strong working relationships with clients and develop a solid understanding of their businesses
Qualification
Required
3+ years of public accounting or CAS firm experience (required); please note candidates not meeting this requirement will not be considered
Experience working on multiple client accounts simultaneously
Strong working knowledge of payroll tax rules, filings, and deadlines across multiple states or proven ability to effectively research
Manage payroll tax compliance, including federal, state, and local withholdings and filings
Hands-on experience with payroll platforms (e.g., Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Rippling, or similar)
Comfortable in a billable-hours environment with the ability to meet charge goal metrics
Strong preference for accuracy, documentation, and reconciliation discipline
Advanced QuickBooks Online skills; with the desire to become certified
Solid understanding of GAAP and bookkeeping best practices
Comfort working in cloud-based accounting systems and learning new tools including AI
Clear, professional communication skills with clients and teammates
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and ask thoughtful questions
Company
Rainier Accounting Services PLLC
Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a growing business, or leading an established enterprise, we're here to elevate your financial management.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Leigh Hansen, CPA, MPAcc
Founder
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