Accountant or Senior Accountant - Remote | WFH at Get It - Finance Houston, TX

Itlearn360; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This remote role involves responsibilities such as financial statement preparation, audit coordination, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA certification, and 3-5+ years of experience. The position offers the opportunity to drive financial strategies while mentoring junior accountants.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in accounting within a public accounting/CPA firm.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical skills, proven ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Crafting accurate, timely financial statements for multi-entity organizations.
• Leading internal and external audits, ensuring compliance.
• Overseeing month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

CPA certification or actively working toward it

Master's preferred

Tools

Advanced Excel functions

Job description

Accountant or Senior Accountant - Remote | WFH job at Get It - Finance. Houston, TX. We're looking for talented accountants to join a variety of dynamic teams within CPA firms. This is a remote role, and we're seeking professionals with a CPA certification or those in the process of obtaining it.

About the Role
As an Accountant or Senior Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial strategies, ensuring compliance, and managing key accounting processes. Your responsibilities will include: Financial Statement Preparation: Crafting accurate, timely financial statements, including consolidated reports for multi-entity organizations.
Audit Coordination: Leading internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation and processes are in line with regulatory and compliance standards.
Financial Controls: Designing and implementing strong financial controls to safeguard assets and maintain data accuracy.
Month-End and Year-End Close: Overseeing the close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for clients.
Client Reporting: Preparing detailed financial reports and presentations tailored to clients' needs.
Strategic Initiatives: Driving initiatives to enhance financial reporting processes, with a focus on automation and innovative solutions.
Tax and Compliance: Supporting tax preparation and filings, as well as collaborating in the audit process.
General Accounting: Assisting with core accounting functions, including payroll, accounts receivable/payable, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
Mentorship: Providing leadership and guidance to junior accountants.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial strategies.
Staying Informed: Keeping up-to-date with accounting regulations and best practices, ensuring internal processes reflect the latest updates. What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (Master's preferred).
CPA certification or actively working toward it.
3-5+ years of progressive experience in accounting within a public accounting/CPA firm.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
Proficiency in accounting software.
Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data to senior leadership and stakeholders. Bonus Qualifications:
Expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions.
Experience with audits and ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations.
Industry-specific knowledge (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing, non-profit finance, etc.). Success in This Role Looks Like:
Consistently delivering detailed and actionable financial reports that aid executive decision-making.
Maintaining impeccable records, ensuring compliance standards are always met, and preventing audit discrepancies.
Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes and implementing improvements that drive efficiency and accuracy.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 70,000.00 88,000.00 Per Year