Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant
Premier Financial Search
We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant to join a growing, client-focused firm. This fully remote role requires strong bookkeeping skills, a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, and the ability to review work, identify discrepancies, communicate corrections, and coordinate effectively with clients and the accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review bookkeeping work for accuracy, completeness, and proper account classification
- Identify discrepancies and communicate necessary corrections clearly and professionally
- Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation
- Assist with account reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial reporting
- Serve as a reliable point of contact between clients and the accounting team
- Monitor assigned work and ensure deadlines and follow-up items are completed
- Help improve accounting workflows, documentation, and internal processes
- Use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support accuracy and efficiency
- Assist with payroll-related activities when needed
Qualifications
- Previous bookkeeping, staff accounting, or similar accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online
- Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles
- Ability to review another team member’s work and recognize errors or inconsistencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Client-service mindset and ability to communicate professionally
- Comfortable learning and using new technology, systems, and processes
- Coachable, adaptable, and eager to grow
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for a CPA firm, accounting firm, or client accounting services practice
- Payroll experience
- Experience with workflow or practice-management platforms such as Karbon
- Familiarity with Loom or similar screen-recording tools
- Experience using AI tools in a professional setting
- Experience supporting clients with specialized or project-based accounting needs
Position Details
- Work arrangement: 100% remote within the United States
- Schedule: Must be available during Eastern Time business hours
- Compensation: Up to $65,000 annually (DOE)
- Start date: As soon as the right candidate is identified.
Please send your resume in Word format to:
Keely Zurfluh
Premier Financial Search
keely@pfssearch.com
www.pfssearch.com
Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options
We are actively hiring for a range of positions across multiple firms. If you have a background in public accounting, but feel this specific role isn’t quite the right fit, let’s connect! Send us your resume, and we’ll work with you to explore opportunities with other top-tier CPA and Business Management firms that align with your career goals.
About Us
Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently connecting highly qualified candidates with leading firms. We specialize in placing Accounting and Financial professionals within CPA and Business Management firms. We work with national, regional, and local firms, as well as innovative entrepreneurial companies, across California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Washington, and beyond. This includes major markets, which include Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas.