Accountant (US Accounting)

You are a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant with 13 years of experience seeking an opportunity to support the growing US-based accounting operations at Practice Leadership & Growth. Your role will involve handling general accounting tasks, managing client books, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience working with QuickBooks, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

As an Accountant at Practice Leadership & Growth, your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and maintaining financial statements such as Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, and Cash Flow Statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Finalizing client books on a monthly/quarterly/year-end basis and assisting in the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Performing general ledger accounting, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and accrual adjustments.
- Preparing and filing federal and state tax returns, including 1099s, sales tax, and estimated taxes.
- Collaborating with internal teams and clients to address accounting queries, support audits, and deliver accurate financial reporting.
- Ensuring timely and accurate client communication, assisting in client onboarding and documentation.
- Maintaining accounting data using QuickBooks or similar software.
- Staying up to date with IRS regulations and US accounting standards.

To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 13 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in US accounting.
- Experience working in a public accounting firm or outsourced finance environment is a plus.
- QuickBooks Online/QuickBooks Desktop experience is required.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data validation.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working with multiple clients and managing priorities.
- Prior experience working in the healthcare industry or with SMEs is an added advantage.
- Willingness to work partially or fully aligned with US time zones.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid setup.