Senior Accountant – Remote

Goodwin Recruiting; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work with flexible scheduling

PTO and paid holidays

IRA match after 1 year

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Senior Accountant for a fully remote role supporting home-services clients. You will manage multiple client accounts, perform full-cycle accounting, and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to collaborate independently and with teams. Requirements include 5+ years of experience, expertise in QuickBooks Online and Excel, and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of full-cycle cash and accrual accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting and bookkeeping for multi-entity and multi-location businesses.
• Knowledge of cost of goods sold (COGS) and related accounting practices.
• Prior experience supporting home services or trade-based businesses, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, or pest control.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong transactional accounting, month-end closing, financial reporting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with EOS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting for multiple clients.
• Prepare financial reports, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations to clients.
• Oversee daily transactions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales, cash receipts, and disbursements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor statements, and other accounts monthly.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet accounts, including petty cash, payroll liabilities, and loans.
• Process and record client payroll.
• Complete month-end closing procedures and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Support tax compliance by gathering documentation and assisting with tax preparation and filing.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

Multi-entity accounting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is a well-established provider of bookkeeping, accounting, and fractional CFO services, specializing in supporting home services businesses. They are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, and process management skills. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and collaborative, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple client accounts, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting for multiple clients.
• Prepare financial reports, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations to clients.
• Oversee daily transactions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales, cash receipts, and disbursements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor statements, and other accounts monthly.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet accounts, including petty cash, payroll liabilities, and loans.
• Process and record client payroll.
• Complete month-end closing procedures and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Support tax compliance by gathering documentation and assisting with tax preparation and filing.

Requirements & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of full-cycle cash and accrual accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting and bookkeeping for multi-entity and multi-location businesses.
• Knowledge of cost of goods sold (COGS) and related accounting practices.
• Prior experience supporting home services or trade-based businesses, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, or pest control.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with billable hours and time tracking.
• Familiarity with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong transactional accounting, month-end closing, financial reporting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

AI & Technology Proficiency: Candidates should be comfortable using AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support sound decision-making. The ability to learn new technologies, adapt to evolving processes, and follow ethical and responsible AI-use guidelines is essential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly position equivalent to an annual salary of $73,000–$77,000.
• 100% remote with flexible scheduling options.
• Quarterly performance reviews with opportunities for compensation increases.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, with benefits eligibility after 90 days.
• Health insurance.
• Company-matched IRA after one years of employment.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement.

If you are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with clients, improving processes, and delivering accurate, reliable financial information, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, service-oriented team.

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Jeremy Hamon