Accountant - FT/Remote - Ignite Spot Accounting

Role Overview:

The Accountant plays a key role in coordinating and communicating clients' financial stories using a strategic technology stack and process flow. They work closely with clients to provide valuable financial insights and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Coaching Calls: Educate clients on their financial position using key metrics such as gross profit, inventory turnover, and financial trends.

2.Review Bookkeeper’s Work: Ensure the accuracy of transactional data, maintain software integrations, and provide feedback to bookkeepers.

3.Balance Sheet and Reporting: Ensure accurate reflection of clients’ financials, handle adjustments, and verify reconciliations.

4.Control Accounting Processes: Implement and monitor process improvements and communicate necessary changes to clients.

5.Manage Software Stack: Optimize clients’ technology platforms and recommend additional tools.

6.Sales Tax Compliance: Set up and manage effective sales tax systems to ensure client compliance.

7.Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processes, recommend HR platforms, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

8.Inventory Management: Advise on inventory handling and recommend suitable platforms.

9.Internal Meetings: Participate in regular meetings to review client objectives, provide training, and ensure priority alignment.

Meetings and Collaboration:

•Regular one-on-ones with the Director of Accounting and Bookkeepers.

•Bi-monthly Accounting Division Huddles for training and process updates.

Scope Management: Ensure client services align with agreements and manage changes with the Director of Accounting.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

•Minimum of 3 years of Client Accounting Services experience or 5 years at Ignite Spot.

•Advanced QuickBooks Online certification and proficiency in relevant apps and project management tools.

•Strong communication, organizational, and adaptability skills.

•Experience working directly with clients and in a remote environment.

Certifications: Must maintain certifications within the Ignite Spot software stack, with the option to pursue additional certifications with approval.