Staff Accountant

About the Role

Elevate and Delegate streamlines business operations by providing high-performing, remote-based accounting and bookkeeping talent. This full-time, remote Staff Accountant position offers autonomy for detail-oriented professionals to provide direct financial support to small business clients, ensuring precise reporting and seamless collaboration.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have at least two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience specifically with a US firm and must be proficient in QuickBooks Online.
• You should possess strong English language skills and maintain professional communication with a client-service mindset.
• Technical requirements include comfort using Excel, Microsoft Teams, and general office technology, as well as experience with workflow and task management software.
• We value individuals who have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• While not mandatory, knowledge of sales tax and payroll tax processes is considered a plus.
• You must be able to take initiative, learn quickly, and eventually grow into managing client accounts with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• As a Staff Accountant, you will maintain bookkeeping records for small business clients and prepare necessary bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Your daily duties will include recording journal entries, assisting with monthly financial statements, and preparing sales tax returns and related filings.
• You will work closely with assigned CPAs to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and provide support for year-end closing and other essential business filings.
• Additionally, you will communicate directly with clients and internal team members to address assigned work, assist with tax preparation, and manage client-related matters independently.
• Applicants are expected to record responses to initial interview questions via a Loom video to demonstrate their communication style.

Benefits & Perks

• The position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, providing you with a platform to communicate and independently address client-related matters.
• You will gain exposure to professional mentorship, career growth, and the chance to evolve into managing your own portfolio of clients.
• Payments for services are handled directly by the client, and you will have access to vacation leave and holiday policies based on client preferences and business needs.
• The application process is streamlined through a Loom video interview, and the role supports long-term career development.