Job Title: Junior 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 Junior 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
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