US Senior Accountant (FP&A) | 100 Remote | Independent Contractor

**This is a full-time independent contractor role. Candidates must be able to commit exclusively to this position and not engage in part-time or freelance work once hired.*

If you're an experienced U.S. accounting professional who enjoys owning the full month-end close, communicating directly with clients, and building clean, reliable financials, and you're genuinely excited to learn and work with AI, this role might be for you!

This is not a transactional bookkeeping role or a back-office support position. We're looking for a Senior Accountant who can take full ownership of client accounts and act as a true extension of their internal finance teams.

You'll work closely with the founders of a modern, tech-forward accounting and fractional CFO firm, supporting high-touch clients and helping elevate how accounting and finance is delivered.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive monthly compensation based on experience
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Enjoy generous PTO credits, covering vacations, sick leaves, and holidays
• 100% remote, full-time independent contractor role (no BPO involvement)
• Flexible schedule with 3–4 hours overlap in Eastern Time after 3 mos onboarding period
• Opportunity to work closely with founders and influence processes early
• Long-term role with growth as the firm continues to scale
• Supportive, collaborative, and relationship-driven work environment

CLIENT BACKGROUND

Our client is a U.S.-based accounting and fractional CFO firm that partners with early-stage and growing companies that want more than just compliance.

They pride themselves on being a tech-enabled, human-led finance partner, offering high-touch accounting, operational finance support, and strategic insights. Rather than operating as a traditional outsourced provider, they aim to simulate an in-house finance team for their clients.

The firm is built around AI. Automation and AI tools are embedded in how every close, reconciliation, and client deliverable gets done. Alongside that, the firm places a strong emphasis on ownership, being proactive, timeliness, and clear communication. This role is seen as a long-term team member, not a temporary resource.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Management Reporting

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to support business planning
• Develop and monitor KPIs while delivering management accounting reports
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business performance and decision-making

Core Accounting & Month-End Close

• Own end-to-end bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online
• Lead full month-end close, including reconciliations and adjusting journal entries
• Review financials for accuracy and reasonableness before delivery
• Prepare and publish client-ready financial statements on time, every time

Payroll & Payables

• Set up and process payroll using Gusto, Justworks, or similar platforms
• Run bill pay and manage accounts payable using Ramp and Bill.com
• Support 1099 preparation and year-end handoff to tax partners

Client-Facing Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with clients via email
• Join and lead occasional client calls or walkthroughs
• Record Loom videos to explain updates, issues, or recommendations
• Act as a trusted extension of clients internal finance teams

Ownership & Process Improvement

• Take full ownership of assigned client accounts
• Proactively close the loop on open items and follow-ups
• Partner closely with the founders during onboarding and transition
• Embrace technology and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and workflow improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Should have around 3–5+ years of full-cycle experience in a U.S. accounting firm (multi-client environment required)
• Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Background in KPI development, performance reporting, and management accounting highly desirable
• Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights that support business decisions
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
• Deep knowledge of accounting fundamentals and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Expert-level QuickBooks Online experience
• Expert-level Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Experience recording Loom walkthroughs
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Prior client-facing accounting experience
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and being proactive
• Explores automation, AI tools, and new workflows on your own initiative, with a genuine eagerness to learn, experiment, and implement new technology
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setup

TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Excel and Google Sheets
• Ramp, Bill.com
• Gusto, Justworks, Rippling
• Keeper / Double
• Missive (email)
• Loom
• AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, FinOptimal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Personal laptop or desktop computer with extra monitor
• Reliable, high-speed internet with backup
• Dedicated, private workspace that is free from distractions and suitable for client-facing work, ensuring confidentiality & optimal focus

DESCRIPTION OF IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ownership-Driven & Accountable – You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized – You care deeply about clean reconciliations and accurate financials.
• Confident Communicator – You're comfortable explaining numbers in a clear and concise way and responding to clients professionally and in a timely manner.
• Tech-Forward & Curious – You're excited to learn new tools and use automation and AI to work smarter, and you'd rather learn a better way than defend the way things have always been done.
• Proactive & Self-Directed – You don't wait to be told what to do; you anticipate needs, know when to ask the right questions, and follow through.
• Growth-Minded – You're looking for a long-term role where you can grow alongside a modern accounting firm.

If you're excited to take ownership, work closely with founders, and help deliver a best-in-class client experience, we'd love to hear from you.