Staff accountant/full charge bookkeeper

This is a remote position.

Position: Staff Accountant/Full Charge Bookkeeper

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Application Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026

Job Description:

SBSI is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant / Full Charge Bookkeeper who wants to work remotely and is ready to take on the challenge of managing multiple complex clients. We need someone with a steady, meticulous, and patient approach to handle our clients' business needs. We have big plans and need your expertise and knowledge to complete our team.

About Us:

SBSI is a growing company based in Golden, Colorado. We have employees working remotely across the country. We provide bookkeeping, administrative support, and business management services to small businesses nationwide.

• Reports to Accounting Operations Team Lead
• Communicates directly with Clients

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple small business clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity.
• Coordinate payroll processes including timesheet review, payroll entries, and reconciliations.
• Manage vendor records, W‑9 collection, and 1099 preparation.
• Support month-end close by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial work papers.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain missing information, resolve discrepancies, and support ongoing bookkeeping needs.
• Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while meeting recurring weekly, monthly, and year-end deadlines.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Full‑cycle accounting — AP/AR, GL, Journal entries, Month‑End close.
• Financial reporting.
• Advanced reconciliations — multi‑account, multi‑entity.
• Cloud accounting systems — QuickBooks Online.
• Excel proficiency — pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data cleanup.
• Payroll coordination — entries, reconciliations, compliance basics.
• 1099/W‑9 compliance — vendor setup, year‑end filings.
• Document management - digital workflow tools, audit ready files.
• Knowledge of sales tax account set-up and filings.
• Knowledge of payroll tax filings.

Professional Skills:

• Client communication — translating financial data for small‑business owners.
• Time management — managing multiple client deadlines.
• Problem‑solving — identifying discrepancies and resolving issues.
• Confidentiality & ethics — handling sensitive financial information.
• Team collaboration — collaborating with internal teams, leadership, CPAs, and external partners.

Knowledge Areas:

• GAAP fundamentals.
• Small‑business accounting.
• Cash flow management.
• Internal controls.
• Tax ready preparation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in a professional‑services or multi‑client environment.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Oracle's Net Suites a plus (not required).

Benefits

Pay Rate: $25/hr. -$30/hr.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

SBSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.