Remote Accountant (Part-Time)

As a Remote Accountant at Supporting Strategies, your key responsibilities include providing exceptional accounting and operational services to clients, managing accounts payable and receivable, closing monthly books, and preparing financial reports. You'll build strong client relationships and support the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring all engagements are handled with diligence and professionalism.

To become a Remote Accountant at Supporting Strategies, you need a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. Additionally, you should have at least 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience and familiarity with transactional accounting software such as QuickBooks or NetSuite. Experience in a multi-client environment is preferred.

Remote Accountants at Supporting Strategies typically work part-time, ranging from 25-30 hours per week during traditional business hours, specifically between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in any time zone (EST, CST, MST, or PST). This allows for a great work/life balance while still fulfilling client needs.

Supporting Strategies fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Employees take part in regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins with managers, focusing on coaching and feedback to ensure they can grow in their roles while providing exceptional client service.

As a Remote Accountant with Supporting Strategies, you'll be utilizing cutting-edge cloud-based platforms and virtual tools to deliver effective accounting services. Embracing new technology is encouraged to streamline client processes and enhance operational efficiency while working remotely.

When discussing your experience with full-cycle accounting, highlight specific tasks you've managed, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the preparation of monthly closing reports. It's important to mention how you ensured accuracy and compliance while handling multiple clients' financial needs.

Discuss your organizational skills, emphasizing tools or methods you use to manage deadlines and tasks effectively. Explain how you communicate with clients to understand their priorities and how you adjust your workload based on their needs and urgency.

Mention the accounting software you've worked with, such as QuickBooks or NetSuite, and describe specific functionalities you've utilized. Provide examples of how these tools have helped you streamline processes or enhance reporting accuracy.

Explain your understanding of the importance of client confidentiality, and discuss specific measures you take to protect sensitive information, such as secure data storage practices and limited access protocols.

Highlight your problem-solving skills by describing a step-by-step approach to investigating discrepancies, including data reconciliation and communication with the client to clarify any potential issues.

Share a specific instance where you went above and beyond to address a client's needs or resolve an issue effectively, emphasizing your commitment to exceptional service and client satisfaction.

Talk about how you stay informed through professional development, online courses, industry publications, or networking with other professionals to understand shifts in accounting standards and compliance.

Share insights into your teamwork experiences, focusing on how you communicated effectively with colleagues, collaborated on projects, and maintained relationships in a virtual environment.

Discuss your openness to feedback and how you view it as an opportunity for growth. Provide examples of how you've incorporated feedback into your processes or how you've adjusted your approach based on suggestions.

Express your passion for accounting and helping businesses succeed. Discuss the satisfaction you find in building client relationships, providing valuable insights, and supporting business growth through your accounting expertise.