Assistant Controller - (Senior Accounting Consultant)

Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with firm contributions

Robust benefits offerings

Spot bonuses

CPA bonus

Training & technology investment

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is looking for an experienced accountant to join their remote Client Accounting Services team. The ideal candidate will have strong month-end close and reconciliation skills alongside 4+ years of experience in the accounting sector, preferably with nonprofit organizations. Responsibilities include leading financial reporting, supervising staff, and enhancing internal controls. The position offers a competitive salary between $70,000 and $92,000, with excellent benefits and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years accounting experience with nonprofit exposure.
• Experience in full-accrual month-end close and reconciliations.
• Ability to clean up general ledger activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-accrual month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Communicate directly with clients and coordinate with auditors.
• Improve processes and help upgrade accounting systems.

Skills

Strong month-end close skills

Reconciliation skills

Excellent communication

Client service mindset

Ability to manage multiple engagements

Education

Associate’s in Accounting

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Intacct

Bill.com

Job description

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Remote Job

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Fully Remote (ET Zone) | Full-Time or Part-Time

Join Insero’s Client Accounting Services (CAS) team and enjoy meaningful client work, schedule flexibility, and a variety of projects supporting a variety of organizations. If you want a role where every day looks different—and your expertise has real impact—this is it.

Client Accounting Services: Our Client Accounting Services Group has been around for over 20 years and is made up of dedicated personnel whose only assignments are supporting our client base. We are full‑time CPAs, CMAs, Accountants and Business Managers. We understand the issues that Controllers and CFOs face every day – and our technology, experience and flexibility add real value. Accounting Consulting for us is not something that fills our downtime; it is our focus all year long. Our services range from bookkeeping to budgeting and forecasting. Our Client Accounting Services Team ensures our clients have the information and advice they require to run their business/organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead/support full‑accrual month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, A/P, A/R, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Analyze and clean up general ledger activity to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with cash flow, disclosures, budgeting, and annual planning.
• Communicate directly with clients and coordinate with auditors and external partners.
• Improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and help upgrade or implement accounting systems.
• Supervise staff as needed.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Associate’s in Accounting required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 4+ years accounting experience with nonprofit exposure (industry or public).
• Strong month‑end close and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Intacct, and Bill.com strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, client service mindset, and the ability to manage multiple engagements.

Compensation

$70,000–$92,000 base salary, depending on experience. Additional discretionary bonus opportunities available.

Why Insero

• Remote/hybrid flexibility
• 401(k) with firm contributions
• Robust benefits offerings
• Spot bonuses, CPA bonus, training & technology investment
• Ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For in New York in the Medium Companies category (State, NYS-SHRM and Best Companies Group) 2025 & 2024, ranked #3 in 2023 and again #1 in 2022.
• Best Accounting Firms to Work For (National, Accounting Today and Best Companies Group) 2012-2025. #1 Best Accounting Firm and Most Innovative Workplace, Reader Rankings (Local, Rochester Business Journal) 2025 and 2024, consistently ranked since joining in 2018.

At Insero, we believe in being passionate about people, delivering excellence, growing to new heights, and going further together. If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!

Insero is an Equal Opportunity Employer.