Accountant

The Fountain Group; Alaska; Remote; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Accountant for a 4-month contract that is 100% remote and aligned to EST hours. The role focuses on monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger close within US GAAP and SOX compliance.

Qualified candidates will have strong Excel skills, SAP experience, and familiarity with regulated industries. This position offers a remote work arrangement across the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience with monthly journal entries and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• SAP experience and familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review GL detail and expenses run rates to identify adjustments and reclassifications.
• Apply US GAAP and company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting tasks and processes.
• Participate in monthly general ledger close, including journal entries and reporting schedules.
• Analyze financial data and extract relevant information for performance and projections.
• Provide auditors with requested information and documentation.
• Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and documentation of controls.

Skills

Excel expertise

Journal entries

SAP experience

Regulated industries background

Job description

Accountant

2026-10-15 The Fountain Group all cities,AK

Description: Hello, My name is Ana, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking an Accountant for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in 100% Remote. Details for the position are as follows: Contract role of 4 months, possible extensions. Pay range is $35-42/hr. Fully Remote. Supporting EST. Monday to Friday; 8-5 EST. Job Description:

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• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations requiring calculations of a moderate to high level of complexity.
• Review general ledger detail and expenses run rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications
• Apply knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting tasks and processes.
• Participate in the monthly general ledger close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting and reporting schedules.
• Analyze financial data and extract relevant information; interpret data for purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.
• Provide internal and external auditors with requested information and supporting documentation.
• Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with creation, documentation and monitoring of system controls, procedures, and forms.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Accountant experience, i.e. preparing monthly journal entries and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid Excel experience (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc).
• SAP experience.
• A plus if you have GMP/Pharma/Biotech/Regulated industries background.