Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Anders is an accounting firm providing accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services. The Senior Accountant will support the Virtual CFO Department by transitioning clients to cloud-based accounting platforms, managing accounting transactions, preparing financial reports and tax returns, and improving accounting processes while delivering client-focused financial advice.
Responsibilities
- Assist in transitioning clients to cloud-based platforms
- Handle the day-to-day accounting transactions for complex clients; including bill pay, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll preparation
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepare monthly journal entries and closing of general ledger
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and the chart of accounts
- Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the financial condition of the firm’s clients, including analysis of results
- Maintain an orderly accounting system and a system of controls over accounting transactions
- Offer financial advice and solutions to help clients succeed
- Be a key part of a team that is continually evolving in policy, procedures, technology advancement and delivering exceptional client experience
- Prepare client sales tax returns, year-end 1099 returns and property tax declarations
- Serve as a first-line representative of the firm with clients, vendors, business partners and other Anders service lines and niches
- Continually work towards ensuring compliance while meeting client goals
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
- Design and improve reconciliation and accounting processes by diagnosing root causes of variances, strengthening workflows and controls, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Skills
- * Ability to work independently with expanding duties and responsibilities
- * Excellent client service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management
- * Forward-thinker who is open to new ideas and a desire to try new technologies and processes
- * Ability to think critically through accounting and process issues, including identifying root causes, resolving reconciliation challenges, and implementing sustainable solutions
- * Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- * Strong communication skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- * 2-4 years of related experience
- * CPA or working towards CPA
- * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- * Advanced QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online experience
- * Proficient with MS Excel, Word & Outlook
- * Familiarity with cloud-based software applications
- All applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring sponsorship
- * Experience with other general ledger packages a plus
Benefits
- The VCFO Department has a bonus program that will be discussed during an initial interview.
- Professional development opportunities
- Benefits that directly impact mental, physical and financial wellness
- Work Flex program which gives you the opportunity to work at our Chesterfield office, our Downtown St. Louis office, remotely, adopt a hybrid approach or even switch between these options as you prefer.
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