Job Description
We are looking for a talented, motivated, growth oriented, and passionate individual to join our company as an Accountant. This role is intended to work 20 hours per week with an opportunity for growth as the business grows. As a member of our team, you will organize, analyze, and verify various financial transactions and reports for a variety of companies to ensure accuracy and provide understanding to business owners. You will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining budget and cash flow forecasts along with variance analytics and KPI reports. This is a detail-oriented position that is vital to our daily operations and the success of our clients. Our ideal candidate has at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting and some public accounting experience as well as excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Consistent access to a computer/laptop and internet are essential to perform the duties of this job. Excel proficiency and an ability to work in a variety of systems for accounting and client management is critical. CPA certification is a plus.
Every member of our team has worked in public accounting and/or corporate accounting roles. We know how it feels to go through the motions but feel like you have no direct impact on the operations of the business. That’s not what it’s like to work with 4 Corners CFO and our small business clients. Your reports and observations have a direct impact on the decisions our business owners make every single month. This is not about “increasing shareholder value”. It’s about helping people increase their livelihoods and legacies.
Responsibilities
· Run financial reports from bookkeeping/accounting software
· Prepare reconciliations and rollforwards to confirm balance sheet accuracy
· Review reconciliations prepared by bookkeepers and/or client accounting personnel
· Review and analyze revenue streams, profit margins, and KPIs like productivity
· Review and categorize expenses to identify frequency and fixed vs variable for budget purposes
· Research expense transactions to categorize them as required, desired, or investment for discussion with the client
· Prepare and update monthly budget and rolling 12 month YTD actuals + budget reports
· Prepare and update monthly cashflow forecast and rolling 12 month YTD actuals + forecast
· Occasional preparation or guidance on preparation of journal entries to reclass, accrue, or assist clients in proper presentation of financial information using a modified accrual basis
· Calculate, investigate, and explain variances for year over year, month over month, and budget to actual analytics
· Prepare monthly reporting packages for clients
· Coordinate with bookkeepers, client accounting staff/accountants, and tax preparers as needed
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or relevant field
· 5+ years experience in an audit, finance, and/or accounting role(s) - preferably a combination of public accounting and a corporate environment
· Strong proficiency with standard accounting software (Quickbooks, Xero, Sage)
· Strong proficiency with excel including the use of pivot tables and complex formulas
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and quantify/articulate the cause
· Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently while working remotely
· Strong ability and desire to be a team player and collaborate
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
· Reliable internet connection and the ability to work remotely
Benefits
· Flexible part-time schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance
· Fully remote position that eliminates the need to commute
· Competitive hourly compensation between $30 - $40/hr based on experience, qualifications, and the ability to manage workload with little or no need for internal revisions or errors
· Opportunity to work with a diverse range of small business clients and industries
· A chance to help real people increase their livelihoods and legacies rather than just crunching numbers for a corporation