Remote Project Accountant for Manufacturing & CFO Services

James Moore & Co., P.L.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

James Moore & Co., P.L. seeks a Project Accountant to support a portfolio of CFO Services clients, primarily manufacturers, with hands‑on month‑end close, onboarding, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.

This is a remote role with preference for candidates in the southeastern United States; Eastern Time hours apply. You will collaborate with client accounting teams, build scalable processes, and leverage AI tools to streamline reconciliation and analysis, while maintaining rigorous review and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of full‑cycle accounting experience, including primary ownership of month‑end close.
• Hands‑on experience in QuickBooks (Online and Desktop) and at least one true ERP (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Sage 100/300, Acumatica, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Epicor, Global Shop, JobBOSS, or Fishbowl).
• Advanced Excel skills, including building and maintaining budget or forecast models.
• Experience building or materially improving a close process, not just executing one someone else designed.
• Comfort working directly with client accounting staff and owners.
• Ability to work effectively in evolving environments where processes and documentation are still being developed.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead client onboarding for CFO Services clients: chart of accounts review and mapping, opening balance validation, system access, and historical cleanup.
• Assess client's accounting environment and recommend fixes, replacements, or improvements.
• Design and document the monthly close: close calendar, checklist, ownership matrix, and workpaper templates.
• Build reusable onboarding and close templates to accelerate subsequent engagements.
• Partner with client accounting staff to train and close gaps, and provide day‑to‑day support between closes.
• Own full‑cycle close when required: recurring/adjusting entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other close activities.
• Manage AP/AR processes and month-end reporting packages for CFO advisor review.

Job description

James Moore & Co., P.L. seeks a Project Accountant to support a portfolio of CFO Services clients, primarily manufacturers, with hands‑on month‑end close, onboarding, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.

This is a remote role with preference for candidates in the southeastern United States; Eastern Time hours apply. You will collaborate with client accounting teams, build scalable processes, and leverage AI tools to streamline reconciliation and analysis, while maintaining rigorous review and