Senior Accountant

BELAY - Corporate • ,

10d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

Senior Accountants at BELAY bridge day-to-day accounting execution with technical accounting expertise and client-facing financial insight. They are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of recurring accounting services across an assigned client portfolio and serve as a key accounting escalation point for Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers. Senior Accountants independently perform and review complex accounting activities, support month-end close, analyze financial results, and help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and client outcomes. They provide guidance and technical support to Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers while partnering closely with Accounting Managers and Controllers to ensure consistent service delivery, appropriate client communication, and alignment with engagement scope. Senior Accountants are expected to lead through expertise, accountability, coaching, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4-8 years of accounting experience, preferably in client-service or outsourced accounting environments
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and month-end close processes
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and related applications (e.g., BiLL, Gusto, Shopify, Amazon, Fathom, Cin7, or comparable platforms)
• Excellent communication skills and client service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a remote environment
• High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Candidate must reside in the U.S. in Eastern or Central Time Zones.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or reviewing Staff Accountants or Bookkeepers
• Experience with inventory, e-commerce, or other complex accounting environments
• Experience with financial analysis, KPIs, cash flow, and gross margin
• Experience identifying process improvements and implementing accounting efficiencies

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary accounting escalation point for day-to-day client questions, accounting issues, and complex transactions.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting matters, financial results, and recommended actions within the scope of the engagement.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful financial reporting that helps clients understand business performance and key financial metrics.
• Identify accounting, process, or reporting challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager or Controller to maintain client satisfaction, address scope concerns, and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Escalate complex technical accounting matters, significant scope concerns, or client risks to the Accounting Manager or Controller as appropriate.
• Support a seamless client experience by partnering with internal teams and connecting clients with additional BELAY resources when appropriate.
• Execute and oversee complex recurring accounting activities, including: Month-end revenue entries and clearing account reconciliations, Inventory and cost of goods sold reconciliations and journal entries, Prepaid, accrued, and deferred revenue schedules, Balance sheet reconciliations, Financial statement preparation and review, Variance analysis and investigation, Accounts payable and accounts receivable support, Payroll accounting and reporting support, Cash flow reporting and analysis support, Sales tax and 1099 support, as applicable.
• Review financial statements and account reconciliations to identify unusual activity, errors, or areas requiring additional investigation.
• Analyze financial results, gross profit margins, and key performance indicators to identify trends and potential issues.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized accounting records within QuickBooks Online and other client systems.
• Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established accounting processes.
• Resolve accounting issues and provide technical guidance when transactions or reconciliations require additional research or judgment.
• Ensure accounting work is completed in accordance with applicable accounting principles, internal controls, BELAY standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource and escalation point for Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers.
• Review work and provide timely, constructive feedback to improve accuracy, efficiency, and accounting knowledge.
• Coach team members through complex reconciliations, transactions, month-end issues, and client-specific accounting questions.
• Help Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers understand the "why" behind accounting requirements and processes rather than simply correcting work.
• Identify recurring errors, knowledge gaps, or process challenges and communicate trends to the Accounting Manager.
• Support onboarding and cross-training of Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers by sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and client-specific processes.
• Reinforce standardized accounting procedures and help promote consistency across the team.
• Serve as a resource for Bookkeepers when issues require additional accounting knowledge or escalation beyond routine bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting processes, SOPs, and best practices.
• Partner with Accounting Managers and Controllers on accounting initiatives, client transitions, and special projects.
• Assist with client onboarding, transitions, and other projects when technical accounting support is needed.
• Collaborate across BELAY teams to resolve issues and improve the overall client experience.
• Demonstrate accountability, adaptability, sound judgment, and professional maturity in all interactions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available to eligible employees. BELAY covers 70% of employee premiums and 65% of dependent premiums for medical, and 70% of employee premiums for dental and vision.
• Company-paid life insurance ($15,000 coverage) and short-term/long-term disability coverage (STD: 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,500; LTD: 60% of monthly earnings up to $10,000) are provided at no cost to full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan through Vanguard, with a 4% employer discretionary match. Employees are eligible after 90 days of employment.
• 15 days of PTO annually for full-time (40 hr/week) employees; 12 days for full-time (30 hr/week) employees. Additional PTO is awarded at 3- and 5-year tenure milestones.
• 12 paid holidays annually (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one floating holiday of the employee’s choosing).
• Full-time employees’ PTO accrual generally satisfies state and local paid sick leave requirements in the states where BELAY hires. BELAY follows all state specific requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior