Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with 5+ years of experience who owns outcomes—not just tasks. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and clarity of client accounting systems with minimal supervision.

This position is ideal for a highly independent professional who applies sound accounting judgment, proactively solves problems, and delivers clean, review-ready financials. You will work across multiple U.S.-based small business clients and be accountable for producing reliable, well-documented accounting outputs.

Job Highlights

Number of Paid Hours Per Week: 30-40 hours per week

Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Marysville, CA

Work Arrangement: Work from home

Contract: Independent Contractor

Side Note:
Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and the arrangement is that of an “Independent Contractor,” the selected candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently code and classify transactions in QuickBooks Online with accurate account selection and clear intent

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations that fully balance to statement source documents

• Prepare and post accurate journal entries that tie precisely to underlying transactions and source data

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies using transaction details, system reports, and source documentation

• Prepare clean, client-ready financial statements, including:

• Profit & Loss (Income Statement)

• Balance Sheet

• Supporting schedules

• Review work for reasonableness, including:

• Month-over-month revenue and expense fluctuations

• Loan balances and proper principal/interest allocation

• Asset and liability accuracy and consistency

• Ensure all accounting work can be clearly understood by another accountant reviewing it in the future

• Tie all accounting entries to source documents (no blind coding)

• Maintain organized digital documentation using Google Drive and Canopy

• Work across multiple small business clients in different industries

• Operate with minimal supervision and maintain accountability for completed work

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience

• Recent, hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online (required)

• Strong practical understanding of:

  • Accounting theory (double-entry accounting, accruals, matching principles, etc.)

  • Transaction processing and correct chart of accounts usage

  • Bank, credit card, loan, and clearing account reconciliations

  • Adjusting Journal Entries (AJEs) tied directly to source data and working papers

• Experience preparing and reviewing:

  • Income Statements (P&L)

  • Balance Sheets

  • Supporting schedules

• Exposure to:

  • Some A/R and A/P functions

  • Non-GAAP or modified accrual accounting environments

• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve accounting discrepancies

• Comfortable working across the full accounting lifecycle, not just a single function

• Able to work without step-by-step instructions

• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)

• Experience supporting U.S. small businesses is strongly preferred

• CPA certification is a plus, but demonstrated accounting competence and independent problem-solving ability are more important than credentials

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home

• Immediate hiring

• Steady freelance job

• Comprehensive support for payroll, HR, and IT through BruntWork

Reminder

Apply directly to the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. You must apply using the said link to complete the initial requirements, which include pre-screening assessment questions, technical check of your computer, and voice recording. APPLICATIONS WITH COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PRIORITIZED.