Part Time Accountant - Remote

City Gate Accounting emerged from Nienhuis Financial Group and is leading the way in providing a high touch, high customer experience, high transformation Accounting Advisory Service. We are seeking a Part Time Accountant to join our remote work team and be responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, bank reconciliations, general ledger reviews, compile financial statements, review data, ensure financial compliance, analyze client financial operations to ensure the business is running efficiently. Click here to learn more about City Gate Accounting.

This position is fully remote and anticipating 25 - 30 hours per week. The schedule is flexible, but we are looking for consistency largely within standard work days and standard work hours (ie. not nights and weekends).

Position Responsibilities

For City Gate Accounting clients, using generally accepted accounting principles:
? Prepares consolidated financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
? Closes client financials monthly, quarterly, or annual as required
? Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
? Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
? Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
? Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
? Protects client?s value by keeping information confidential.
? Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
? Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? Excellent organizational skills, high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills
? Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
? Highly proficient with Quickbooks Online (or other accounting software)
? Understanding of, ability to adhere to, and ability to hold others responsible to generally accepted accounting principles
? Strong technical and inter-personal communication
? Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects, and clients
? Exceptional project and time management skills
? Ability to work as part of a team or independently as needed
? Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and computer skills
? Customer service orientation

Education and/or Experience
? Bachelor?s Degree in accounting or related field
? 5+ years of related experience including customer service.
? CPA/CMA preferred
? Experience with ERP systems preferred