Staff Accountant (US Remote)
Revel Cpaabout 1 year ago
Illinois
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Posting weekly or monthly activity for clients into their cloud-based accounting system
- Performing month-end reviews and reconciling accounts against bank and credit card statements
- Generating journal entries and other accruals or adjustments needed for clients
- Utilizing web-based tools to process payments for clients that utilize outsourced A/P functions
- Generating monthly or quarterly reporting dashboards for clients
- Responding to client inquiries about transactions and assisting with minor technical issues
- Assisting with running payroll for clients as needed
- Providing training to clients on various systems as needed
- Performing reviews with clients periodically to ensure services align with their goals
- Coordinating and monitoring bookkeeper work
- Communicating daily with clients via email and responding within 48 hours
- Keeping the senior accountant informed of deliverable status
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- At least one year of experience working for multiple clients
- Experience with at least one cloud-based accounting platform (preferably Xero, QBO, Sage, or Netsuite)
- Ability to categorize transactions based on a typical chart of accounts
- Experience using project, task, or practice management tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
- Ability to juggle multiple clients and prioritize tasks
- Proactive attitude toward finding better ways to work
- Comfortable working online and using various software tools
- Top-notch discretion in handling clients' privacy and sensitive information
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible schedule and ability to work-from-anywhere
- Comprehensive healthcare and dental plans
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings program
- Opportunities for bonuses based on goals and metrics
- Complimentary Peloton membership
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Required Skills
Cloud-based accounting
Account reconciliation
Detail orientation
Payroll processing
Technical troubleshooting
Journal entries
Client communication
Project management tools
Month-end review