Position: Full Charge Bookkeeper/Accountant
Reports To: CEO
Location: Chandler, Arizona USA
Job Type: Full-Time (Remote with On-Site & Travel Requirements)
Position Overview:
The Full Charge Accountant is the sole engine—they handle everything from data entry to the final trial balance. Handle all accounting functions including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end and year-end closing.
Key Responsibilities:
Full-Cycle Accounting
- Manage the General Ledger: Record all day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
- AP & AR: Process vendor invoices, manage weekly payment runs, and handle billing/collections for clients.
- Payroll & Benefits: Process payroll, track employee hours, and ensure accurate tax withholdings.
- Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts monthly.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Maintain an accurate Trial Balance and perform month-end/year-end closing procedures.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP (though often on a smaller scale than a Controller).
Taxation & Compliance
- Sales Tax: Handle filing and payment of sales/use taxes (especially relevant if you are in e-commerce).
- 1099s & Records: Manage 1099 filings for contractors and maintain all physical/digital financial records.
Requirements
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or equivalent professional qualification (preferred).
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Experience working in any e-commerce, consulting firm or web development agency
- Software Mastery: They must be "power users" of QuickBooks Online and integrated apps (e.g., Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto).
- Data Entry: High accuracy in manual entry and digital record keeping.
- Personal Attributes:
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Must be willing to undergo background and credit score check
Benefits
- Mostly remote but should be available to work onsite if needed
- Potentially becoming the company's CFO
- Good market rate
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85224