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Senior Accounting Professional

The position is 100% remote, full-time or part-time with a minimum of 25 hours per week. Do you want to be part of a team that makes direct and positive impacts on entrepreneurs and small businesses? Do you feel passionate about the language of business Accounting? Are you looking for a flexible culture where each team member is highly valued and where your expertise is trusted? If your answer to these three questions is yes, we want to talk to you. Work from the comfort of your own home doing the fun kind of accounting, for an amazing, fun, loving team.

What you WON'T be doing:

• No taxes
• No in-house payroll
• No auditing
• No in-person client meetings (Zoom Only)

This is a 100% remote (work from home) position. It has been remote since we started the company eight years ago. Our company is all remote because we have team members who put health and family first; working remotely allows us to do just that, forever.

We have flexible hours, but most of our work is done between 95 each day (in your time zone).

WHO WE ARE:

At Cloud5 Accounting, we have made our purpose to remove accounting hassles and empower small business owners to build better businesses and a better future. We are a cloud-based and client-success-focused firm that provides virtual bookkeeping and advanced accounting support.

We are growing our client base, and we're looking for Senior Accounting Professionals who are rock stars, can deliver, take ownership of their work, and add value beyond transactional bookkeeping.

At Cloud5 Accounting, what we do matters because:

• We help businesses gain financial clarity
• We help small businesses grow by giving them time to focus on what matters
• We guide our clients to make better financial decisions and provide peace of mind

WHY TEAM UP WITH US:

• We believe in Work-Life Balance - We work hard and play hard. We value personal and family time.
• We are Professional - We are respectful, clear, and concise in our communication. We double-check our emails to clients to affirm our competence.
• We care about clients and team members alike - We listen and we respond within 24 hours.
• We are Problem Solvers - We are a proactive resource.
• We Speak Out - We emphasize teamwork, continuous learning, we don't assume, and no question is a dumb question.

You will get training:

Our firm is a continuous learning environment. Even in a senior role, we will onboard you with our processes, tech stack, and expectations. Questions are asked every day between team members in Google Chat, and we add those questions to our company knowledge base so we are always on the same page.

What winning is for you:

You will be able to manage client work with confidence and accuracy. You will take ownership of the accounting lifecycle for your assigned clients and be an amazing problem solver. Most importantly, you will create a warm and lasting impression on the clients you work with daily. You will have minimal mistakes and keep clear notes/records of client needs.

DETAILS OF THE ROLE:

You will be responsible for daily and monthly accounting processes for approximately 1530 clients. The day-to-day includes:

• Pleasantly interfacing with clients through email and Zoom
• Categorizing and organizing all transactions in QuickBooks Online
• Reconciling all balance sheet accounts
• Preparing monthly financial reports and communicating insights to clients
• Reconciling payroll transactions using payroll reports
• Paying bills through Bill.com (when applicable)
• Clearing up transaction questions with clients
• Manage a team of 3-4 junior level team members.

OVERVIEW OF WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

Most small business owners lack the time or know-how to keep their business finances updated and accurate. We streamline their accounting, consistently measure the numbers that matter, and communicate the story behind the financials.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant who brings accuracy, ownership, and a proactive mindset.

Must Haves:

• Minimum of 46 years of accounting experience (preferably in outsourced accounting or bookkeeping firms)
• Advanced experience with QuickBooks Online
• Experience in a client-facing role/environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in an expanding and changing environment
• Passion for improving processes and driving efficiency
• Proven track record of ownership and exceeding expectations

Remote Environment Requirements (working from home):

• Quiet, private space with fast internet and a reliable computer
• Available mostly between the hours of 95 in your time zone (remaining hours flexible)
• Ability to work independently and uphold deadlines

What to send us:

Please include your resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should not be a generic template cover letter you send everyone. Make it specific to the job and explain why you would be the right candidate.