Accountant

As a Accountant on our Client Accounting Services team, you will be the primary accounting contact for a portfolio of small business clients, fostering strong relationships and gaining deep insights into their financial narratives. Your mission is to go beyond the numbers, providing comprehensive support and innovative solutions to help our clients thrive. You will leverage your strong background in accounting and excellent communication skills to deliver high-quality service tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Who You Are
The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep commitment to client success, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of small business owners and are ready to take your accounting career to the next level, this may be just the fit for you!

Responsibilities
– Serve as the main point of contact for a diverse portfolio of clients, providing comprehensive accounting services and support.
– While working under a controller and with team support, independently manage all accounting functions, including but not limited to account reconciliation, bill pay, invoicing, monthly financial close processes, and preparation of monthly financial statements, accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, ensuring sales tax compliance, and maintaining accounting platforms.
– Identify discrepancies in general ledger data, propose corrections, and ensure overall data integrity.
– Proactively engage with clients to understand their business needs, anticipate challenges, and deliver tailored solutions.
– Manage payroll processes and monitor payroll tax filings
– Calculate sales tax liabilities on a timely and accurate basis.
– File and pay sales tax returns for all applicable jurisdictions by deadlines.
– Conduct annual or as-needed scope reviews to keep client services relevant and up-to-date.

Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
– Deep understanding of GAAP, with an ability to explain challenging accounting concepts to clients
– 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience with general ledger responsibility
– Demonstrated experience in advising clients or others on financial results
– Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
– Ability to multitask but more excited about deep work
– Excited by process, automation, and technology
– Curious, out of the box thinker, who is confident with decision making and recommendations
– The ability to create and manage spreadsheets. Vlookups, Index Match, Xlookup, and pivot tables experience a plus
– Prior experience working overnight or early mornings