**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.**
Are you a seasoned accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys diving into the details to keep books clean and accurate across multiple clients
If you're tech-savvy, improvement-oriented, and confident in owning your workflow while staying flexible to client needs, this opportunity is tailor-made for you!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and expertise;
- Guaranteed Year-End-Bonus (inspired by 13th month pay) rewarding your hard work and dedication;
- Enjoy a generous 24 PTO credits, covering vacations, sick leaves, and holidays;
- Flexible schedule, ensuring 3-4 hour overlap in Eastern time zone (starting at 8PM PH time), offering seamless collaboration with the team and clients;
- Embrace the convenience of remote work - operate from the comfort of your home with equipment provided;
- Secure a full-time role as an Independent Contractor, with no BPO involvement!;
- Unlock a fulfilling career path with ample learning opportunities;
- Exciting, relationship-based company that genuinely cares about its people and clients;
- Be part of a small growing firm that values high standards, open communication, and continuous improvement where your ideas are welcome, your growth is supported, and the team knows how to keep things relaxed and enjoyable while getting great work done.
CLIENT BACKGROUND
Our client is a US-based accounting and advisory firm that partners with law firms, startups, and growth focused businesses. Built on the belief that access to clear, timely financial data leads to smarter decisions, they go beyond traditional bookkeeping to provide strategic support that fuels business momentum. Inspired by the concept of mana, a vital source of energy and strength, they view finance not just as numbers but as a force that powers progress.
From outsourced accounting to fractional CFO support, they provide hands-on expertise exactly where it's needed without the burden of full-time overhead. Their approach blends thoughtful strategy with practical systems, helping founders scale with confidence and clarity. They're not just tracking the past, they're actively shaping what comes next.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Categorize transactions across multiple client accounts
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
- Maintain fixed asset and prepaid schedules
- Own and complete the month-end close process for assigned clients, ensuring all deliverables are accurate and completed on time to allow sufficient internal review before client deadlines
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and perform variance analysis, highlighting material fluctuations and items requiring review
- Report variances, issues, and insights directly to the Senior Accountant
- Communicate with clients primarily via email
- Support employee onboarding in Gusto
- Post journal entries and reconcile benefits monthly
- Perform trust account reconciliations for law firm clients
- Assist with data collection and data entry as needed
- Handle other assigned tasks as needed to support the team's workflow
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- 3–5 years of US bookkeeping or accounting experience in a US-based firm, managing multiple clients
- Demonstrated experience owning the month-end close process in a multi-client environment
- Strong ability to work under firm deadlines with minimal supervision, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time
- Experience performing variance analysis and identifying material fluctuations for internal review
- Comfortable flagging issues early and communicating clearly with the Senior Accountant to support timely review and client delivery
- Experience in law firm accounting is a strong advantage
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required; experience with Gusto and Karbon is a plus
- Excellent written communication skills
- Tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a continuous-improvement mindset
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Reliable, stable and high-speed internet
- A dedicated, private workspace that is free from distractions, ensuring confidentiality and optimal focus on tasks.
DESCRIPTION OF IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Adaptable & Calm Under Pressure: You stay steady when things shift. Whether it's juggling priorities or adjusting to new client needs, you embrace change with a positive attitude and a focus on delivering results.
- Curious & Tech-Friendly: You're always open to learning, especially when it comes to tools and tech. You enjoy exploring new platforms, figuring them out, and using them to work smarter and more efficiently.
- Gap Spotter & Solution Seeker: You naturally notice what's missing and aren't shy about bringing it up. More importantly, you come with suggestions—offering thoughtful solutions that help the team move forward.
- Open Communicator: You're not afraid to speak up. Whether it's sharing feedback, asking questions, or proposing a new idea, you keep communication flowing and contribute to a transparent, collaborative environment.
- Proactive & Improvement-Oriented: You don't just complete tasks, you look for ways to make things better. Whether it's refining a workflow or spotting inefficiencies, you take initiative to optimize processes and drive smarter results.
- Team-Oriented & Collaborative: You thrive in a small team where everyone pitches in. You value connection, support your teammates, and believe the best work happens when people work together.
Are you the proactive, detail-oriented Staff Accountant we're looking for
Apply now to join our team and make a meaningful impact!
