We’re hiring an accountant

Written By Ametra Advisors

Company: Ametra Advisors LLC

Business Services: Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services

Line of Service: General Ledger Accounting (Bookkeeping)

Supervisor: Client Service Partner

Job Title: Accountant

Level: Staff

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Fulltime

Work Location: US-100%Remote

Travel Requirements: 0%

How to apply

If you’re interested and qualified, please complete your application through this link: https://ametra.bamboohr.com/careers/23

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced Client Service General Ledger Accountant who is committed to delivering exceptional internal and external customer service in a virtual work environment. If you are energized by new opportunities and inspired by growth, this role is for you. The ideal candidate will exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, have the ability to take initiative, prioritize daily tasks, and be a strong team player who is willing to help drive our business forward as part of a highly collaborative team of problem solvers. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced and growing consulting business will lead to success in our firm. This is an external client-facing role.

The Accountant will report to a Client Service Partner and work closely with colleagues throughout the firm. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilizing that knowledge in engagements

  • Preparing accurate and timely financial reports to help our clients run their businesses, and build long-lasting relationships through ongoing support and excellent customer service

  • Assisting multiple clients with the full accounting processes, i.e. maintaining the general ledger, generating and posting all journal entries in a timely manner, coordinating monthly close, maintaining budgets and reporting on budget to actual, and preparing monthly/quarterly financial statements with related work papers. The activities are moderately complex accounting activities relating to the maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger and financial statements.

  • Processing transactions within an ERP environment (e.g., Syspro, NetSuite) for clients with high transaction volume: posting vendor bills and payments, generating customer invoices and recording customer payments, uploading e-commerce and Expensify transactions into the ERP platform, posting journal entries for inventory and related accruals, posting payroll journal entries and other month-end balance adjustments, maintaining general ledgers for assigned clients using QuickBooks Online

  • Performing accounting functions requiring a thorough knowledge of general accounting methods, principles, and practices

  • Performing variance analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify and investigate unusual fluctuations

  • Researching accounting or reporting issues identified

  • Performing systems process improvement, documentation of processes, internal controls activities, and providing audit support

  • Liaising with company owners, CEOs, and client personnel for smooth transaction processing, issue resolution, and responding to client requests and inquiries

  • Working alongside Partners, Managers, and Accountants as a member of a client engagement team to build rapport and strong client relationships

  • Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality

  • Supporting management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and other tasks as necessary.

Basic Requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: 2 year(s) of direct general ledger corporate accounting experience

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree (from an accredited 4-year college or university)

Required Fields of Study: Accounting

Successful candidate will need to be available during the Pacific Time (PT) zone hours 9:00 AM-5:00 PM to align with our clients and colleagues and respond to inquiries or issues

Preferred Education and Certifications

  • Certification(s) Preferred: CPA and/or CMA license is a plus

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Experience

Demonstrates thorough knowledge, abilities, and/or proven record of success in the following:

  • Working with a startup/small-size business ($10-25M in annual revenue)

  • Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships

  • Manufacturing industry experience

  • General ledger accounting with proficiency in U.S. GAAP

  • Month-end and year-end close processes and deadlines

  • Analytical skills and ability to interpret complex reports, needs, and documentation

  • Presentation skills and an ability to explain accounting issues clearly and succinctly

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work collaboratively with teams

  • Project management with high attention to detail, a problem solver, and intellectual curiosity

  • Effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines

  • Working independently, taking initiative, and being willing to assume ownership of assigned projects and duties

  • QuickBooks Online, ERPs, and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)

  • MS Excel (e.g. vlookup, IF function, pivot table)

  • SaaS platforms to plan/organize work (e.g., Monday.com, Slack), Bill.com and/or HubDoc a plus

  • 100% Remote position - prior experience successfully working in a virtual team environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All or any portion of this job description is subject to elimination, modification, or addition at any time at the discretion of the company.

Applicants must be able to pass background check, reference checks and must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.

Why join Ametra Advisors (Benefits & Perks)

We know that happy employees are productive employees, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Whether it’s your weekly schedule or unlimited PTO, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life

  • Enjoy a 100% remote work environment with a flexible schedule

  • Standard benefits coverage: health, dental & vision

  • We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, training, and professional development assistance

  • We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

  • Casual professional working environment: there’s no need to dress up, just present your best self

Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary Range: $60,000/year - $65,000/year, full-time position

Equal Employment Opportunity

We value the insights that a diverse team can bring. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not illegally discriminate in our employment decisions based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status or pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by local or federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Accommodations

We have an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application or interview process, please email us at careers@ametra.co or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to discuss it to see how we may assist you.

Who we are

We’re CPAs, accountants, and business advisors committed to helping small-to-midsize business owners go beyond the metrics by seeing and understanding the numbers that drive their success, and creating systems that expand business efficiencies.

We provide outsourced accounting and advisory services, allowing our clients to focus on growing their businesses while we handle the back-office side of things.

Here’s what we do best:

Bookkeeping: We understand bookkeeping can be complicated and time-consuming. We take care of this for our clients.

Business Advisory: Knowing how to prepare for the future can be a challenge. Our team of talented CPAs helps our clients strategically plan for what lies ahead.

Consulting: It’s easier to get accounting projects done when you have the right people on your team. We help our clients get things done.

But more than that, we enjoy partnering with our clients to provide financial guidance where needed, be it providing advice to help them strengthen their internal control structure, design and implement process improvements and internal management reporting, or preparing financial statements for outside investors or lenders.

Here’s what our clients have to say

“I’m forever grateful for Ametra who not only executed all the bookkeeping and payroll for me but have helped me understand my financials from a high level. What a blessing to have such an amazing team on our side! Couldn’t do it without them.”

“I've worked with them for about 15 years and in different circumstances and challenges: early-stage set-up, significant growth spurts, company turnaround, complex inventory issues, the recreation of accounting systems, sale of a company. They provide excellent services top to bottom, and are a joy to work with.”

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