Job Summary:
We're tightening up our books with a detail-oriented Accountant with strong QuickBooks skills to manage our day-to-day accounting and support our payroll process. This role goes beyond basic bookkeeping: you will own core accounting processes, keep our financial records accurate and current, and make sure our books can be trusted for decision-making. Our ideal candidate has a solid foundation in general accounting principles, hands-on payroll experience, and real pride in precision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day accounting in QuickBooks, including recording transactions and maintaining the general ledger
- Complete regular bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustments
- Support the month-end close and prepare financial statements such as the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet
- Assist with payroll processing, including reviewing hours, verifying payroll calculations, and maintaining accurate payroll records
- Record payroll entries and related liabilities accurately in the books
- Track and record accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
- Keep financial documentation organized and support year-end and tax preparation as needed
- Identify discrepancies or errors in financial records and recommend corrections or process improvements
- Give management clear financial updates and answer their accounting questions
Mandatory Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or a related field
- Proven experience as an Accountant, beyond basic bookkeeping or data entry
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop)
- Solid knowledge of general accounting principles, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing and payroll record keeping
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- High level of accuracy and the ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information confidentially
- Diligent, precise, and able to operate independently
- Strong communication skills
Preferred Skills:
- CPA license, or progress toward CPA certification
- Experience with US accounting standards (GAAP) and US payroll processes
- Familiarity with payroll platforms such as QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, or ADP
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification
- Experience supporting month-end and year-end close for small businesses
- Experience preparing records for tax filing and working alongside an external CPA or tax advisor
- Competent at coordinating several deadlines at once
Why Join Us:
You will play a key part in keeping our finances accurate and organized, working closely with a supportive team that values precision and initiative. We offer a flexible working arrangement, room to grow your responsibilities over time, and an environment where your accounting expertise is genuinely valued.