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Senior Accountant (Remote, US GAAP)
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About the role
We are a US‑based accounting and financial operations firm seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant to join our remote team. You will own the month‑end close, financial reporting, and advisory for a portfolio of small‑to‑medium clients, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and delivering actionable insights.
Key responsibilities
- Manage full month‑end close for multiple clients, including AP, AR, and account reconciliations.
- Perform accrual adjustments, project cost tracking, and job‑costing analysis.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and KPI commentary.
- Handle U.S. sales tax filing and compliance for client entities.
- Troubleshoot integrations between CRM, billing, and accounting platforms.
- Support audit preparation and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
- Communicate professionally with clients via email and virtual meetings.
Required profile
- 5+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably in public or outsourced accounting.
- Strong expertise in accrual‑based accounting and U.S. GAAP.
- Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Self‑motivated, independent problem‑solver.
Required skills
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial analysis).
- Accrual accounting techniques.
- U.S. GAAP knowledge.
- Experience with U.S. sales tax filing.
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