Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Senior Accountant

GRF CPAs & Advisors

$79K — $104K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Bethesda, MD
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
  • 3+ years of public accounting or private industry experience, with an emphasis on nonprofit organizations preferred.
  • Prior experience in a CPA firm is ideal.
  • Current CPA license or active preparation to sit for the CPA exam is necessary.
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred.
  • Experience with cloud-based applications like Bill.com and Tallie is a plus.
  • Ability to organize projects and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Handle monthly close activities including reconciliations and financial reporting as part of a team.
  • Train and implement the use of cloud-based accounting tools.
  • Coordinate engagement phases with supervisors and ensure accuracy in working papers.
  • Provide supervision and on-the-job training to team members.
  • Assist clients in understanding financial reports and other accounting issues.
  • Ensure compliance with professional standards in deliverables.
  • Maintain and strengthen client relationships through effective communication.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or in-office.
  • Convenient office location just 2 blocks from the metro.
  • 401(k) plan offered.
  • Paid individual medical coverage.
  • Culture promotes flexibility and career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Location: Bethesda, MD (in-office, hybrid, or remote available).

Salary range: $79,000 - $104,000

In this position, you will help supervise and execute engagements that center on cloud-based accounting systems like Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online. Our team-based environment requires the ability to prioritize projects, collaborate with others, learn new technologies and interface with clients.

Essential Functions:
  • As part of a team, handle aspects of the monthly close including reconciliations, preparation of supporting schedules, financial analysis and quality review, financial reporting.
  • Usage, training, and implementation of cloud-based tools such as Bill.com, Nexonia, Tallie and others.
  • Coordinates various phases of engagements with engagement supervisor or manager; reviews working papers for accuracy & completeness, communicates with clients.
  • Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement as needed.
  • Trains staff members, offers guidance and direction and gives constructive criticism.
  • Assists clients with an understanding of financial reporting and other accounting matters.
  • Ensures that deliverables are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards.
  • Communicates engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns to the client and the partner in charge.
  • Maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting.
  • 3 years or more experience in public accounting or private industry, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed. A concentration in nonprofit organizations preferred.
  • Prior CPA firm experience is preferred.
  • Either hold a current and valid certified public accountant's license or be in active preparation to sit for the CPA exam.
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred.
  • Experience with cloud-based applications such as Bill.com, Tallie, Expensify, is preferred.
  • Organize projects, set priorities, and delegate tasks under evolving circumstances for different clients & partners.
  • Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information.
  • Mentor and train staff.

Benefits

This is a full time position with option to work remotely or at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Our office is located 2 blocks from the metro. Our benefits include a 401(k) plan, paid individual medical and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development. We look forward to hearing from you!

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