Senior Accountant

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. Take total ownership of client books from transaction categorization through final financial statements .

Posted 10/8/2026contractRemoteSenior💰 $2,500 - $3,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client financials, including GAAP-compliant financial statement preparation, month-end close processes, and transaction reconciliation. Proficient in QuickBooks Online with a focus on automation and clear communication of financial concepts to clients.

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QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor CertificationGAAP-Compliant Financial Statement PreparationMonth-End Close ManagementPayroll Report ReconciliationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationTransaction CategorizationBank ReconciliationAccruals and Adjusting EntriesCustom Reporting in QBOSOP Drafting and MaintenanceAutomated Solutions DevelopmentMonth-End Close ProcessAudit Trail MaintenanceInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSystems-Thinking ApproachClient Relationship ManagementProblem-SolvingDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineGustoADPPaychex

Certifications & Qualifications

QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification

Industry Keywords

U.S. GAAPBeauty & WellnessInterior DesignBrick-and-Mortar Service Businesses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take total ownership of client books from transaction categorization through final financial statements
Accurately categorize transactions using available resources before escalating to clients
Reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and clearing accounts monthly
Own each client’s month-end close process and deliver timely, accurate results
Prepare and maintain GAAP-compliant P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, including accruals and adjusting entries
Build and refine charts of accounts, classes, locations, and product/service setups in QBO
Develop sound QBO workarounds to generate custom reporting views
Reconcile monthly Gusto, ADP, or Paychex payroll reports to QBO, including tips, commissions, and benefits
Prepare tax-ready books and year-end packages for CPAs
Maintain audit trails, internal controls, and documentation
Research receipts, historical patterns, vendor details, and prior communications before contacting clients
Translate complex accounting questions into clear, plain English
Batch client questions and provide clear context for efficient client responses
Draft and maintain SOPs to scale the accounting function
Identify manual tasks and collaborate on automated solutions
Potentially lead and review team bookkeepers and shape quality standards as the client expands

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification with advanced, hands-on experience
3+ years of direct accounting experience for U.S.-based businesses
Proven experience preparing U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and managing month-end closes
Experience reconciling payroll reports from systems such as Gusto, ADP, or Paychex
Fluent written and spoken English
Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial clients
High attention to detail
Strong systems-thinking approach
Desire to automate routine processes
Prior experience in beauty & wellness, interior design, or brick-and-mortar service businesses preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Benefits

Comp & perks

10 days/year PTO (accrual basis)
U.S. holidays off
Bi-weekly base payments
Fully remote work
Career growth potential, including leading and reviewing team bookkeepers and taking on higher-level leadership
Opportunity to help build the accounting function from the ground up