Senior Accounting Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant / Senior Accounting Assistant to

support a growing U.S.-based accounting firm. This role is ideal for someone with strong

bookkeeping and accounting experience who can not only manage day-to-day financial tasks

but also contribute strategic insights and problem-solving support.

The successful candidate will work directly with the firm owner, helping manage multiple client

accounts, maintain financial accuracy, and create capacity for business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

● Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

● Maintain accurate financial records within QuickBooks and Sage.

● Review and reconcile cash balances and financial reports.

● Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

● Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

● Support bookkeeping activities across multiple client accounts.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

● Prepare financial reports and cash flow summaries.

● Monitor and analyse financial data to identify inconsistencies and trends.

● Assist in creating and maintaining financial workbooks and forecasting models.

● Support investor and management reporting requirements for startup and growth-stage

businesses.

● Help develop financial projections and scenario analyses.

Tax & Audit Support

● Assist with tax season preparation and administrative support.

● Enter and organise tax-related data for approximately 260 annual tax clients.

● Support audit preparation, documentation gathering, and reconciliations.

● Ensure client records are accurate and audit-ready.

Administrative & Client Support

● Help maintain service standards across a portfolio of approximately 12–13 accounting

clients.

● Monitor deadlines and ensure client deliverables are completed on time.

● Communicate professionally with the firm owner regarding priorities and workload

management.

● Provide dependable support that enables the owner to focus on higher-level advisory

and CFO responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience

● Strong accounting and bookkeeping background.

● Experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop.

● Experience with Sage accounting software or ability to learn quickly.

● Excellent reconciliation and financial reporting skills.

● Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.

● Experience supporting multiple clients or entities simultaneously.

● Advanced Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills.

Preferred Qualifications

● Accounting degree or equivalent accounting qualification.

● Experience working with U.S.-based accounting practices.

● Familiarity with U.S. tax preparation processes.

● Experience supporting audits.

● Experience in construction industry accounting.

● Exposure to startup, investor reporting, or CFO-level financial planning activities.

Personal Attributes

● Strategic thinker who can contribute ideas and solutions.

● Highly organised and self-managed.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

● Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

● Reliable, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of tasks.

● Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with the business owner.

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate will become a trusted extension of the business, helping reduce operational

bottlenecks, improve financial accuracy, support client delivery, and create capacity for the

firm's continued growth.

$600 - $900 a month

Position Type: Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Location: Remote

Why Join Assist World?

100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$500 entry monthly raffle

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