Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

Position Overview

Profitwise Accounting, a national cloud accounting firm headquartered in San Diego, CA and celebrating 19 years of consecutive growth, is seeking a Remote Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper. In this vital role you will manage daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks for a diverse range of clients—including processing transactions, performing reconciliations (bank, credit card, e-commerce, etc.), month-end closes, client communications, and payroll—ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reports.Compensation:Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 or Part-time $22/hr - $27/hr.Work Location:Remote.

Profitwise Accounting’s mission is to empower small business owners with timely and insightful financial advice through innovative cloud-based accounting and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client(s) automatic transaction imports, track income and expenses, and prepare detailed bookkeeping reports with supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly work papers, reconcile bank, credit card, e-commerce, and merchant statements, and produce management reports.
• Provide legacy bookkeeping by updating QuickBooks Online/Desktop systems, closing prior year books, and ensuring current records are accurate.
• Process client payroll through QuickBooks payroll subscriptions or third-party services in accordance with payroll cycles.
• Manage vendors within QuickBooks by identifying potential 1099 candidates and maintaining up-to-date W9 information.
• Prepare and report sales tax using data from client sales platforms.
• Assemble comprehensive tax return preparation work papers following the highest industry standards.
• Record project time in practice management software to ensure accurate client billing.
• Complete assigned projects within budgeted time frames and provide backup support when needed.
• Analyze financial data, recommend solutions, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Communicate client or process issues with management and take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

• QuickBooks Online experience (1+ years)(Required)
• Bookkeeping experience (1+ years)(Required)
• Experience in a Public Accounting Firm (1+ years)(Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• QuickBooks Pro Advisor certification(Preferred)
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and lead others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Recent experience in public accounting with a critical attention to detail
• Strong software proficiency and proven remote work effectiveness
• Experience with E-commerce Accounting is a plus

Benefits & Perks

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid training
• Competitive salarywith bonus pay opportunities
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Career development opportunities and ongoing training
• Supportive team culture with set core working hours (8AM–6PM US time zone) and overtime availability during peak tax season

Commitment to Diversity

Profitwise Accounting is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.