Staff Accountant

RedBalloon; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement benefits (Simple IRA 3% + 1

Bonus program

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Strategic Business Solutions, LLC seeks a Staff Accountant, Part-Time, to support a portfolio of clients remotely. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely financial information, and proactive problem-solving across varied industries.

Offer includes a flexible schedule (approximately 10–30 hours per week), a paperless workflow, and opportunities to improve processes with automation. Ideal for an experienced accountant seeking meaningful work without tax-season demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with accounting experience considered.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Adobe or PDF creation software, QuickBooks Desktop and Online.
• Knowledge of payroll, bookkeeping, and GAAP.
• Willingness to become QBO ProAdvisor or certified within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Monthly bookkeeping for multiple clients across industries.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements; maintain general ledgers.
• Process payroll and ensure payroll taxes are filed and paid on time.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements and reports with accuracy.
• Oversee bookkeeping automation and third-party integrations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Adobe PDF creation

Job description

Company: Strategic Business Solutions

Job Summary

Before We Tell You About Us... Let's Talk About You.

You’re the person everyone depends on.

You're the Accountant who notices when something doesn't add up.

You don't ignore discrepancies, you investigate them. You enjoy bringing order to chaos, creating systems that make work easier, and producing financial statements you can be proud of.

Behind every balance sheet is a business owner making important decisions, employees depending on a paycheck, and an organization working toward its mission. That's why accuracy matters to you.

You love accounting, but you may not want the risk and responsibility of owning your own business.

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

We're Hiring a Part-Time Staff Accountant

Location: Remote

Why You May Love Working Here

• Work remotely.
• Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule of approximately 10–30 hours per week.
• Work with clients across a variety of industries.
• Join a team that believes in doing things right the first time.
• Enjoy a consistent, predictable workload throughout most of the year.
• Receive paid time off, holiday pay, retirement benefits, and the opportunity to earn bonuses.
• No tax preparation, which means no tax season!

You Might Be a Great Fit If You

• Have an extraordinary grasp of accounting and bookkeeping.
• Are ambitious, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Get genuine satisfaction from clean, accurate financial statements, enjoy solving the puzzles behind the numbers, and think that spreadsheets are fun.
• Are always looking for a smarter, more efficient way to get things done.
• Are willing to create, document, and suggest improvements to processes and systems.
• Enjoy working independently or as part of a team.
• Are committed to a high level of integrity and honesty.
• Are genuinely cheerful and bring joy to those around you.

Who We Are

Strategic Business Solutions, LLC provides bookkeeping, accounting, and part-time CFO services remotely to clients across the U.S.

Our clients include small to mid-sized non-profits and businesses in industries such as construction, real estate, and consulting.

We use QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, along with other industry-specific accounting software.

Our clients range from highly experienced business owners to first-timers who need extra guidance, and we meet each of them where they are. That dedication and our commitment to quality is why our clients stay with us, and why we're growing.

Why We're Hiring

Sherry Maule, our President & Founder, started Strategic Business Solutions in 2015 after seeing too many business owners struggling to keep their businesses afloat, not because they weren't great at what they do, but because they couldn't get their accounting in order. She left her full-time CFO position to start Strategic Business Solutions and began making a difference.

We're growing, and we need another expert accountant who can help us meet our clients' expectations and maintain our high standards.

Your role will help us continue providing exceptional service while supporting a healthy work-life balance for the entire SBS team.

How You'll Work

This is a remote position. Our working hours are between are 7 a.m.– 5 p.m., Monday–Friday.

We operate as a paperless office, and all deliverables are provided electronically to clients.

Winter is our busiest season; the rest of the year, the workload stays steady and manageable.

About The Position

Job Title: Staff Accountant, Part-Time

Employer: Strategic Business Solutions, LLC

Employment Classification: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $22–$29 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. Exceptional candidates may be considered above this range.

Benefits: Simple IRA with 3% match & Roth option, Bonus Program, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay.

Location: Remote US Based - must be eligible to work in the United States.

Estimated hours: 10–30 hours per week.

Position Summary

As a Staff Accountant at Strategic Business Solutions, you'll become a trusted financial partner to a portfolio of clients. Your role goes beyond recording transactions. You'll help business owners maintain accurate financial records, improve accounting processes, and gain access to reliable financial information they can use to make sound business decisions.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys serving multiple clients, values flexibility, and wants to do meaningful work without the demands of tax season.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

Recurring Services

Monthly bookkeeping for clients, which may include but is not limited to:

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and maintain accurate general ledgers.
• Process payroll and ensure payroll taxes are filed and paid on time.
• Prepare and file sales & use tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements and other reports, verifying accuracy before delivery.
• Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Oversee bookkeeping automation, including bank and credit card feeds, bank rules, and transactions from third-party applications.
• Ensure all transactions are properly classified, authorized, and documented.
• Follow up on transactions with incomplete information until resolved.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for additional automation and process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Project Services

• Assist with accounting systems cleanups for new clients
• Support accounting system conversions and consolidations

What Success Looks Like

A successful Staff Accountant at Strategic Business Solutions:

• Delivers accurate, timely financial information clients can trust.
• Builds client confidence through professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Identifies discrepancies and potential problems before they become larger issues.
• Manages multiple clients and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
• Communicates proactively when information is missing or priorities change.
• Looks for opportunities to increase efficiency through stronger processes and automation.
• Takes ownership of assignments and follows them through to completion.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and sound judgment in every client and team interaction.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field preferred but candidates with prior accounting experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Adobe or other PDF creation software, QuickBooks Desktop, and QuickBooks Online.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of payroll, bookkeeping, and GAAP.
• Commitment to learning.
• QBO ProAdvisor Certification preferred, or willingness to become certified within 30 days of hire.

Does This Sound Like the Right Fit?