Accountant/Bookkeeper

Sterling Management Services LLC; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Work from home

Job summary

Sterling Management Services LLC is seeking an Accountant/Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a remote capacity for our US operations. You will ensure data accuracy, support audits, and contribute to GAAP-compliant reporting.

The role includes payroll processing, tax compliance support, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Strong experience with QuickBooks/Xero/Sage is preferred, with a focus on precision and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience handling daily bookkeeping, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and SOX standards is preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems and regulatory tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping, data entry, and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheets regularly.
• Prepare financial statements, cash flows, and budgets analyses.
• Handle payroll processing using ADP, UltiPro, or Paychex and ensure tax compliance.
• Assist with tax preparation and audits, maintaining documentation.

Skills

Bookkeeping

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

PeopleSoft

Ceridian

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will manage a wide range of accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Your expertise will support our organization’s financial health by handling bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and financial reporting with precision and professionalism. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving organization committed to excellence in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping duties including data entry, journal entries, and maintaining general ledger accounts using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections while maintaining accurate records.
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheets, and account balances regularly to ensure consistency and accuracy across all financial data.
• Prepare financial reports, including income statements, cash flow statements, and budget analyses to support management decision-making.
• Handle payroll processing using systems like ADP, UltiPro, or Paychex while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Assist with tax preparation and compliance activities, including supporting audits and maintaining documentation for governmental reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information while adhering to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) standards.

Skills

• Extensive experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, governmental accounting standards, and technical accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and spreadsheet management.
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis, account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and journal entry preparation with accuracy.
• Excellent numeracy skills combined with strong attention to detail for data entry and account management tasks.
• Knowledge of payroll systems like ADP or UltiPro along with payroll management best practices.
• Familiarity with auditing standards including SOX compliance and experience working within public accounting or non-profit organizations is a plus.
• Strong communication skills coupled with customer service orientation for collaborating across teams and supporting internal stakeholders effectively.

Join us in this rewarding role where your expertise will directly impact our organization’s financial stability! We value proactive professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute their accounting acumen to our team’s success.

Pay: $62,042.01 - $74,717.26 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote