US Senior Accountant

What You'll Be Responsible For

As a Senior Accountant, you will be the cornerstone of our accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial deliveries every day. During your tenure, you will hone and demonstrate your skills in the following areas:

• Setting up accounting systems and catch-up back books for new clients
• Maintaining cloud-based accounting systems for seamless day-to-day operations, including transaction mapping, payroll running
• Preparing reconciliation schedules, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities/expenses, deferred revenue.
• Managing multiple client engagements and ensuring timely, accurate, and well-presented monthly financial packages
• Preparing year-end tax filings related to W2s/1099s/3921s/DE Franchise Tax/SF Gross Receipt Tax
• Assessing client’s financial/accounting processes and proposing & managing the implementation of these improvements
• Handling client’s shared inbox to manage ad-hoc requests/inquiries.
• Collaborating with clients' external parties like auditors and tax advisors for auditing and year-end tax filing support
• Following 1-800Accountant’s standardized procedures and policies and identifying process efficiency opportunities
• Collaborating with other service lines to develop an integrated service package.

Daily Tools:
• Google Suite (especially Sheets)
• Keeper
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• LiveFlow
• 1Password
• Loom
• and more!

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Familiarity with GAAP and accrual accounting, CPA/CMA certification preferred.
• 5+ years of client-facing work experience (US clients); experience with E-commerce, Professional Service, SaaS, Nonprofit industries is a plus.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks/Xero and various small business software like Upgrade to see actual info, Gusto, Ramp, and more
• Proven project management and client relationship management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel
• Experience in building and maintaining standard operations processes is a plus.
• Experience managing a distributed team is a plus.

You Will Excel In This Role If You:
• Thrive on autonomy, take initiative, and proactively seek out opportunities to improve current relationships and processes.
• Are self-directed problem solvers and critical thinkers passionate about driving your clients’ success?
• Have great attention to detail.
• Are proactive and attuned to clients' needs, willing to take on various roles and ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate team spirit and strong communication skills, proactively engaging with your US counterpart and other teaUpgrade to see actual infombers and stepping in when needed.
• Are eager to learn new things as you'll be exposed to many business models, concepts, and leadership styles.

Salary:
• Fixed compensation of $7-8 USD per hour which is paid on a weekly basis direct to the employee’s bank details.

Education:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting. CPA preferred

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