This is a remote position.
Full-time (40 hours a week)
M-F 9am to 6pm (includes 1 hr unpaid break)
EST
Job Description:
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Lead and motivate a team to achieve shared goals and maintain a positive, collaborative environment.
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Supervise staff accountants’ work and provide constructive feedback.
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Manage time effectively, prioritize urgent tasks, and handle multiple projects efficiently.
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Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams via Slack, email, and phone calls.
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Participate in weekly client calls and confidently lead discussions on AR, AP, and cash flow.
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Support month-end close processes including reconciliations, financial analysis, and cash flow reporting.
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Review and evaluate financials, workpapers, and processes; suggest and implement improvements.
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Manage client expectations and maintain boundaries to ensure productive and respectful interactions.
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Maintain and update internal tracking systems (e.g., Airtable) to support efficient operations.
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Adapt to client software/platform changes and lead transitions with updated internal processes.
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Mentor and train staff accountants, supporting their growth and maintaining quality standards.
Requirements
General Soft Skills:
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Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
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Excellent time management and organizational skills.
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Clear and professional communication skills (both written and verbal).
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
Technical Skills:
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Advanced knowledge of:
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QuickBooks
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NetSuite
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Bill.com
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Merchant platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Stripe)
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Payroll
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Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
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Cash flow tools
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Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
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Ability to follow and develop workpapers and checklists.
Client Management:
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Skilled in leading weekly AR, AP, and cash flow meetings.
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Ability to prioritize client requests based on urgency and importance.
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Experience supporting full balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis.
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Understand client businesses and internal processes.
Team Management:
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Experience cultivating and leading successful teams.
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Ability to train and review close work of staff accountants.
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Ability to clearly set and maintain staff expectations on communication and time management.
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Ability to maintain and update internal systems to reflect current project status and deadlines.
Additional Expectations:
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Uphold quality standards by using provided templates and processes.
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Participate actively in ongoing internal training.
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Proactively suggest improvements to enhance team efficiency and quality.
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Maintain updated calendar availability for workload planning.
Independent Contractor Perks
- HMO Coverage in eligible locations
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job
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