Staff Accountant (SaaS) Q1-24

Hello, Staff Accountants!

My name is Dan, and I am the Founder of Accounting Wise. We are a team of high-end accountants who work with SAS fintech, lead generation, and other online service-based businesses. We help them implement end-to-end accounting systems and full-cycle accounting. We have worked with start-ups up to fully fledged companies, and so you'll have the opportunity to help a company grow from the beginning, which is incredible. It’s really exciting and rewarding to know that you’ll help companies achieve their success by being their accounting backbone.

We are looking to hire an experienced, critical-thinking, and self-sufficient Staff Accountant who is capable and excited to hit the ground running and have an impact within a relatively short period of time. High personal organization and time management skills are preferred. Must have the ability to solve problems using experience, research, and professional judgment. We are looking for a responsible and dependable Staff Accountant who can provide and maintain a high level of satisfaction with both the team and the customer.

This is a full-time remote position.

We are looking for a Staff Accountant specifically with these requirements:

• Native English or close to a native speaker

• Bachelor's Degree or MBA in Accounting or related field

• Has at least 5+ years of accounting experience, handling accounting responsibilities/functions

• Has experience working with software companies, fintech, lead generation, and/or online service-based businesses

• Knowledgeable in Accounting systems and related platforms such as Quickbooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, Expensify, Karbon project management, Gusto, MS Office, etc.

• Experience in managing and coordinating client concerns and solutions

• Familiarity with different online communication platforms (Google Suite, Slack, Loom, and Teams) 

• Familiarity and comfort with technology and a variety of online service platforms

• Has the ability to prioritize projects, delegate work, set goals, and schedules 

• Comfortable working on US hours

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Bookkeeping for SaaS companies or similar online service-based businesses

• Revenue Recognition Management

• Management of accounts payables and receivables

• Management of accruals (prepaid assets, liabilities, etc)

• Profit sharing and equity calculations

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• A comfortable and functional knowledge of US GAAP accounting

• Periodic meetings with clients in which you will provide in-depth answers, explanations, and advice.

• Handling a wide range of ad-hoc client requests

Growth Opportunities/Perks:

• Growth and leading opportunities on the ground floor of a startup

• Completely remote position

• Unlimited PTO and Company Retreats

• Employee recognition perks

• Be part of a dynamic, positive, and fun team

• The empowered working environment that promotes autonomy

This Position Is Perfect For You If…

You're Self-Motivated.

You don’t need a micromanager to keep you on track. You have the ability to motivate yourself and also motivate a team in a positive way to get results.

You're a Problem Solver.

You’re comfortable working in a high-growth but early-stage startup environment where there may be ambiguity and quickly changing environments.

You’re Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented.

You are organized enough to make sure that you’re on top of everything. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your time is your most valuable asset. You also have the ability to pay attention to the smallest details, informing the big picture of the project.

You’re Dependable.

You not only show up for work every day but also produce great results and consistent work. You are an essential team player in the company as we build a strong working relationship.

What we do:

Please check us out to get an understanding of the service you'll deliver: 

www.accounting-wise.com

Our hiring process consists of the following steps

• This application,

• An introduction video (via Loom),

• Two 1-on-1 interviews w/ the Founder and the Operational Manager,

• A 6-hour paid Trial Day in which you will be assigned a project to assess your accounting abilities,

• Reference checks from 2 previous employers

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon!