Senior Accountant / Bookkeeper (QuickBooks + GAAP)

Overview

We are seeking a senior accountant who can take full ownership of the accounting function in QuickBooks while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP standards. This role goes beyond bookkeeping and reconciliations, extending into financial reporting, compliance, and process improvements that support management decision-making.

This role is for EST timezone.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping cycle in QuickBooks, including invoices, payables, reconciliations, and vendor communications.
• Prepare management-level reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cashflow summaries.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP standards.
• Provide variance analysis and recommendations to improve accounting workflows.
• Use Excel for advanced analysis, cleanup projects, and financial reporting.
• Support leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.
• Serve as a point of contact for auditors, CPAs, and external stakeholders.
  Guide or train junior staff when necessary.

What Were Looking For

• Five or more years of accounting experience with strong exposure to QuickBooks in high-volume environments.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial reports.
• Confidence leading month-end close and producing management packs.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present data.
• Experience working with U.S.-based companies or clients.