Accountant - Remote, Flexible Hours, Ownership Path

Growth Strategy Consultants; Youngstown (OH); Remote; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Growth Strategy Consultants is seeking an Accountant to strengthen controls, streamline Tax Preparation, and sharpen financial reporting. Think $52,000 - $80,000, think freelance hours, think 3 years of organization turning into ownership you can actually feel at Growth Strategy Consultants.

The role supports fixed-asset management, monthly close, grant compliance, and collaboration with department heads in a growth-focused, client-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate to Youngstown, OH or work remotely.
• Calm under scope changes while serving a Youngstown client.
• Familiarity with Growth Strategy Consultants-scale workflows or the drive to scale.
• Demonstrated wins in finance work near Youngstown, OH.
• At least 4 years of standing behind your own estimates.
• Grounding in Youngstown or ability to plant roots quickly.
• Familiarity with the rhythms of a human-first freelance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed-asset schedules, depreciation, and capex tracking.
• Coach mid-level analysts on clean reconciliation practices.
• Close monthly books and ensure entry accuracy.
• Maintain audit trails and self-service question resolution.
• Own grant compliance to avoid restricted dollars.
• Partner with department heads to track budgets vs approvals.
• Streamline month-end close to reduce turnaround.
• Improve month-end close to run in days, not weeks.

Skills

Relocation willingness

Remote work ready

Scope-change calm

Finance experience

Estimation experience

Youngstown familiarity

Freelance team mindset

Education

CIA Certification

Job description

Growth Strategy Consultants is seeking an Accountant to strengthen controls, streamline Tax Preparation, and sharpen financial reporting. Think $52,000 - $80,000, think freelance hours, think 3 years of organization turning into ownership you can actually feel at Growth Strategy Consultants.

The role supports fixed-asset management, monthly close, grant compliance, and collaboration with department heads in a growth-focused, client-centric environment.