Senior Accountant - Remote CPA for Rental Finances

Renterra; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Inclusive team culture

Growth opportunities

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Renterra Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead monthly close for a portfolio of equipment rental clients. You will own client books, guide staff accountants, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role blends hands-on bookkeeping, client interaction, and process development. Based in the Chicagoland area with occasional office visits, this hands-on role requires CPA licensure, strong communication, and experience with depreciation, fixed assets, and sales tax.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• minimum 5 years of accounting experience serving small business clients.
• Hands-on bookkeeping experience including transaction categorization and reconciliations.
• Experience reviewing junior staff and managing multiple client engagements.
• Expert QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main accounting point of contact for client portfolio.
• Manage monthly close and oversee staff accountants.
• Review work before finalization and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Provide guidance on sales tax remittance and filings.
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow for clients.

Skills

Client relationships

Hands-on bookkeeping

Experience reviewing staff

Strong communication

Team coordination

Education

CPA license

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Renterra Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead monthly close for a portfolio of equipment rental clients. You will own client books, guide staff accountants, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role blends hands-on bookkeeping, client interaction, and process development. Based in the Chicagoland area with occasional office visits, this hands-on role requires CPA licensure, strong communication, and experience with depreciation, fixed assets, and sales tax.