Staff accountant - 22087

Role: Staff Accountant (Bookkeeping, Payables & Payroll)

Priority Location: Open / Global Remote (Must strictly align with US Mountain Time)

Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon - Fri) US MT

Salary Range: $3,000 - $3,500 USD per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote, Full-time

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established, US-based residential home improvement company dedicated to delivering top-tier renovation solutions and exceptional service. Built on a culture of reliability, craftsmanship, and operational excellence, they provide a collaborative and stable environment where every team member's work directly impacts the company’s bottom line. They value autonomy, integrity, and long-term commitment, offering an independent contractor a secure, rewarding professional home with consistent leadership support.

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a sharp, dependable Staff Accountant to take full ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable, and payroll operations. Reporting directly to the COO—an experienced accountant by trade who provides clear guidance, priorities, and mentorship—this individual will handle the hands-on financial operations to maintain clean, accurate books that leadership can rely on for critical business decisions. This is an ideal, long-term opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional seeking stability, trust, and a role where they can stay motivated and thrive for years to come.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Daily Bookkeeping: Reconcile bank, credit card, and transactional accounts within QuickBooks Online, maintaining an accurate chart of accounts and profit and loss statement.
• Generate Reliable Financials: Produce clear, up-to-date financial reports and statements to enable leadership to make informed, data-driven operational decisions.
• Execute Accounts Payable: Review, verify, and code incoming vendor invoices, managing the bill pay workflow and releasing payments in alignment with cash flow and COO guidance.
• Process Payroll & Variable Compensation: Run end-to-end payroll via Gusto, accurately calculating commissions, bonuses, and rate adjustments while keeping employee records current.
• Handle HR Administrative Workflows: Facilitate seamless, compliant onboarding and offboarding processes for incoming and departing staff members.
• Collaborate with Leadership: Work in close partnership with the COO to resolve transactional discrepancies, optimize financial workflows, and uphold internal financial controls.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role managing full-cycle bookkeeping for a US-based business.
• Hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks Online, with proven experience reconciling accounts and maintaining clean P&L records.
• Solid experience in accounts payable, including invoice verification, approval processes, and cash-flow-conscious payment runs.
• Demonstrated experience processing US payroll, including commissions and performance bonus calculations.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to perform hands-on, transactional accounting tasks under the direction of an experienced finance leader.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken) with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience utilizing Gusto for payroll processing.
• Prior controller-level or senior accounting background paired with a genuine comfort performing staff-level tasks.
• Direct experience handling employee onboarding and offboarding administration.