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Senior Accountant (CPA) — Remote

Posted 20 days ago
150K - 180K per month
5-10 years experience
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The Senior Accountant will manage the end-to-end month-end close process and ensure the accuracy of financial records for US-based clients. They will also identify opportunities for process improvement and automation while maintaining high standards of financial reporting.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant (CPA) to join our fully remote accounting team and support US-based clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with Big 4 public accounting experience and hands-on experience in financial accounting, fund accounting, and month-end close.

In this role, you will take ownership of the accounting operations for assigned clients, ensuring financial records are accurate, reconciliations are complete, and reporting is delivered on time. You will also serve as a trusted accounting partner to clients, helping identify issues, improve processes, and maintain high standards of financial reporting.

What You'll Do

  • Own the end-to-end month-end close process for assigned US clients.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
  • Maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Analyze account balances and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity.
  • Support clients with ongoing accounting and financial reporting needs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and automation.
  • Maintain organized close schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and supporting workpapers.
  • Identify and escalate complex or technical accounting matters when needed.
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure client deliverables are accurate and completed on schedule.
  • Manage multiple client priorities while maintaining a high level of service and attention to detail.

What Success Looks Like

  • Month-end closes are completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Client financial records are complete, organized, and reliable.
  • Reconciliations and financial reports are delivered with minimal errors.
  • Accounting issues are identified and resolved proactively.
  • Processes become more efficient through continuous improvement and automation.
  • Clients receive responsive, professional, and high-quality accounting support.


Requirements

Qualifications

  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
  • Big 4 public accounting experience is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Hands-on experience in financial accounting or fund accounting.
  • Experience supporting US-based clients is highly preferred.
  • Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP.
  • Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
  • Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Core Competencies

  • Strong client communication and relationship-management skills.
  • High level of ownership and accountability.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent organization and time management.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Process improvement and automation mindset.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.


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