Senior Accountant

Company: Ametra Advisors LLC
Business Services: Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services
Line of Service: General Ledger Accounting and Advisory
Supervisor: Accounting Manager /Firm Partner
Job Title: Senior Accountant / Client Account Lead

Level: Staff
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Fulltime
Work Location: US-100%Remote
Travel Requirements: 0%

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What we’re looking for

Ametra Advisors is seeking an experienced Senior-level 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 communication 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 and the successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with business owners and decision makers.

Duties/Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will report to the firm 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 on engagements.
• Build long-lasting relationships through ongoing support and excellent customer service.
• Assisting multiple clients with the full accounting process, i.e. maintaining the general ledger, generating, and posting all journal entries promptly, coordinating monthly close, maintaining budgets and reporting on budget to actual, and preparing monthly financial statements with related work papers.
• Working with company owners and client personnel for smooth transaction processing, issue resolution, and responding to client requests and inquiries.
• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports to help our clients run their businesses.
• Assisting clients in preparing annual budgets, maintaining forecasts, and monitoring these to actual results.
• Monitoring relevant KPIs and keeping client apprised of any deviations from expectations.
• Researching accounting or reporting issues as needed
• Performing systems process improvements and documentation of processes.
• Supporting management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and other tasks as necessary.
• Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality

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

• Working with a startup/small-size business ($1-15M in annual revenue)
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• 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 willing to assume ownership of assigned projects and duties
• QuickBooks Online, ERPs, and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
• MS Excel
• SaaS platforms: Monday.com, Slack, Bill.com, Ramp, HubDoc, Reach Reporting, and/or Live Plan is a plus
• Self-disciplined to be productive while working remotely.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 year(s) of direct general ledger accounting experience
• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited 4-year college or university)
• Required Fields of Study: Business and/or Accounting
• Certification(s) Preferred: CPA, CMA
• 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

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 a background check, and reference checks and must be currently
authorized to work in the United States.

This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: Salary ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 annually. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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

• Enjoy a 100% remote work environment
• Flexible work schedule / Unlimited PTO
• 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

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 are CPAs, accountants, and business advisors committed to helping small-to-midsize business owners achieve their dreams. We provide outsourced accounting and advisory services, allowing our clients to focus on growing their business while we keep on top of their financial well-being. We enjoy partnering with our clients to provide financial guidance where needed, be it helping them build their annual budget, providing advice to help them strengthen their internal control structure, design, and implement process improvements, or develop more meaningful internal management reports. We build relationships with our clients based on reliability, trust, integrity, and transparency. We’re passionate about our work and we believe successful businesses are built and maintained when people are focused on doing what they love.

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, recreation of accounting systems, sale of a company. They provide excellent services top to bottom, and are a joy to work with.”

“Bringing on the Ametra team was the tipping point that turned my little freelance operation into a full-blown creative services business.”

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Email: careers@ametra.co

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote