Role Summary

The Accountant is responsible for account reconciliations, vendor management, accounts payable control, and month-end close support across multi-entity operations.

This is a judgment-based role requiring strong critical thinking, analytical rigor, and the ability to investigate anomalies and clearly communicate findings. The Accountant serves as the quality gate between daily transaction processing and financial reporting.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Core Responsibilities

Account Reconciliations & Analysis (35%)

• Own monthly account reconciliations for 8–15 assigned GL accounts
• Investigate reconciling items, aging schedules, and unusual balances; propose resolutions
• Maintain audit trails in QuickBooks Online and supporting spreadsheets
• Identify trends, anomalies, or errors and escalate with recommendations
• Perform vendor reconciliations (match invoices to payments, resolve aging issues)
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations and flag discrepancies

Accounts Payable Control (30%)

• Review and code vendor invoices in Bill.com or accounting inbox prior to payment
• Apply accurate GL account and cost center classifications
• Flag invoices with missing information, duplicates, or policy issues
• Approve invoices within assigned thresholds; escalate when necessary
• Partner with the Bookkeeper on payment reconciliations
• Maintain accuracy of vendor master data

Month-End Close Support (25%)

• Support month-end close execution and financial statement preparation
• Prepare and review reconciliations prior to final review
• Investigate variances and provide analysis with recommendations
• Ensure all documentation is complete and audit-ready
• Coordinate with the Bookkeeper to resolve outstanding items before close

Analysis & Problem-Solving (10%)

• Investigate customer or vendor issues requiring account-level analysis
• Prepare ad hoc reports (aging schedules, vendor spend, etc.)
• Identify process improvements and recommend solutions
• Support special projects (e.g., system migrations, policy updates, integrations)

Required Competencies

• Critical thinking — understands the “why,” not just the “what”
• Analytical rigor — thorough investigation and documentation
• Clear communication — explains findings and escalates with context
• Ownership — accountable for assigned accounts and processes
• Sound judgment — able to make decisions under ambiguity
• Reliability — meets deadlines and communicates proactively

Required Experience

• 3+ years of accounting experience (public or corporate)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or similar ERP systems
• Strong experience in account reconciliations, AP, and vendor management
• Multi-entity experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables)
• Familiarity with automation tools
• Strong written and verbal English

90-Day Success Metrics

• All assigned reconciliations completed on time with proper documentation
• Fewer than 3 AP coding errors per month on high-volume accounts
• Vendor reconciliations current with minimal discrepancies
• Timely month-end close support with minimal rework
• Identification of 3–5 process improvements or control gaps
• Clear and effective escalation workflows established

What This Role Is NOT

• Not a bookkeeper role — no routine transaction entry or inbox monitoring
• Not an FP&A role — no forecasting or strategic financial planning
• Not a tax/compliance role — focused on operational accounting and close support

Side Note

• This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

• Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.