Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Type: Full-Time / Remote (Independent Contractor)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM CT

Compensation: $2,000 – $2,500 USD/month (based on experience)

About the Company

We are a dynamic, rapidly growing tax and accounting firm specializing in e-commerce clients. We primarily support Shopify-based businesses, delivering bookkeeping, financial reporting, and sales tax support. Our team is committed to providing accurate, efficient, and client-focused accounting services in a fast-paced startup environment.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Staff Accountant with strong bookkeeping fundamentals and client-facing experience to support our growing portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who can independently manage multiple client accounts, handle day-to-day accounting tasks, and communicate effectively with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 4–5 client accounts independently with minimal supervision

• Perform core bookkeeping tasks, including:

  • Bank and account reconciliations

  • Journal entries and financial record maintenance

• Prepare and support financial reports and filings (sales tax experience is a plus)

• Communicate directly with clients, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner

• Assist with client onboarding and ongoing account maintenance

• Work within systems such as Shopify and internal tools

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data across accounts

• Support process improvements and documentation when needed

• Collaborate with senior team members on projects and workflow execution

Qualifications

Required:

• 2 + years of bookkeeping or accounting experience

• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial processes

• Experience managing multiple clients or accounts simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (client-facing role)

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred:

• Experience with e-commerce accounting (Shopify is a plus)

• Familiarity with sales tax processes or exposure to tools like Avalara

• Experience working with the U.S.-based clients

• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

Professional Attributes

• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy

• Adaptable and comfortable in a startup environment

• Willingness to learn and grow within the role