Staff Accountant - Financial Solutions

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BELAY is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant - Financial Solutions to deliver accounting services to clients. This fully remote position operates with a strong preference for individuals based in the United States Eastern or Central Time Zones. Due to tax and employment compliance regulations, applications cannot be accepted from residents of California, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, or Washington. The compensation for this role ranges from $50,000 to $65,000 per…

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, sales tax, and cash flow
• Participate in month-end close procedures and handle routine client financial communications
• Oversee, direct, and review the work of assigned bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery
• Identify errors or procedural issues and escalate complex technical problems to senior staff
• Contribute to workflow enhancements and consistent accounting practices across client accounts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Two to four years of prior accounting experience, ideally within a client service or outsourced environment
• Firm grasp of accounting fundamentals, financial statements, debits, credits, and account reconciliations
• Familiarity with recurring accounting workflows and month-end close processes
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online alongside general proficiency in business, payroll, and accounting platforms
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills tailored for a remote, client-facing environment

Qualifications

• Background in coordinating, guiding, or reviewing the work of bookkeepers or junior team members
• Experience managing multiple clients within a professional services or outsourced accounting setting
• Familiarity with inventory, e-commerce, or project and service business models
• Background in financial reporting, variance analysis, or cash flow administration
• Previous use of systems such as BILL, Gusto, Shopify, Amazon, Cin7, or QuickBooks Online
• Active pursuit or current plans to study for a Certified Public Accountant designation

Core Skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with company-paid portions for eligible staff
• 401(k) retirement plan through Vanguard with a 4 percent employer discretionary match after 90 days
• Paid time off starting at 15 days annually for 40-hour per week workers, alongside tenure bonuses
• Twelve paid holidays including a floating holiday
• Paid sick leave compliant with applicable state and local legislation

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