US Accountant (Only US Accounting Experience)

Job Description

Our US & UK based companies are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented US Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in US bookkeeping, US payroll, US financial reporting, and managing accounts payable and receivable. This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles and mastery of Excel. Key Responsibilities: Mastery of Excel, including Pivot Tables, for managing and analyzing financial data Manage and maintain multiple Excel sheets for bookkeeping and reporting purposes Full-charge US bookkeeping responsibilities, including: US Reconciliation of accounts and bank statements US Accounts Receivables (A/R) management US Accounts Payables (A/P) management Overseeing billing processes and generating invoices Handling collections on past-due invoices through calls, emails, and collaborating with third-party collection agencies Process commissions and incentives for staff Perform audits to ensure accuracy Generate and analyze US financial reports for management Support the US payroll team by ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations, managing payroll tax compliance, reviewing payroll reports, and providing expertise on complex payroll issues, essentially acting as a key check and balance Work with external US auditors to ensure accurate financial data Support financial planning and strategy development Coordinate with US external accountants during tax season to ensure timely and accurate filing of financial reports and tax documents. Qualifications: Proven experience in US bookkeeping and US accounting management Proficient in US bookkeeping softwares such as Xero, Zoho and Nimble Accounting Expertise in Microsoft Excel, particularly Pivot Tables and managing complex data sets Strong knowledge of US A/R and A/P processes Excellent communication skills, especially for managing collections Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) is preferred Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Certification in Accounting (e.g., CPA) is a plus