Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including accounts payable/receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts with accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and relevant regulations, proactively addressing discrepancies or concerns.
- Perform job costing, project accounting, and budget-to-actual analysis as needed.
- Support tax compliance by preparing documentation, collaborating with external tax advisors, and assisting with audit requests.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams; provide insights to improve financial operations and reporting.
- Continuously identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years accounting experience,
- Strong knowledge of accounting
- Skilled in QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting tools
- Sharp, adaptable, and detail-oriented
- ️ Fluent English — comfortable chatting with high-profile clients
- ⚡ Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset
- ⏰ Availability overlapping 9 AM–5 PM EST
- Works as an independent contractor
Benefits
Perks & Benefits at Howard:
- Competitive pay – based on experience and role
- Quarterly performance bonus – tied to team and individual results
- Unlimited paid time off – with a few blackout dates (Jan–Feb for tax season)
- Remote work – collaborate with a global team from wherever you are
- ️ 10 paid holidays per year – local or U.S. holidays, your choice
- Structured schedule – standard business hours with 9–5 EST overlap
- Annual performance reviews – with clear feedback and salary discussions
- Career growth opportunities – we support your development and next steps
- Learning culture – we value curiosity, feedback, and continuous improvement
- Supportive team – sharp, friendly people who care about great work