What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Bicycle Accounting?
Job Description
Job Description
Location and Working Hours : 100% Remote. You must be located in the U.S. and willing to work in the time zones of the continental US. While the work hours are flexible, you must be able to generally work on weekdays (Monday through Friday) during regular business hours Pacific Time Zone (PT).
Job Type : Full-Time, Regular
Salary Range : $70,000-$75,000 DOE
About Us : Bicycle Accounting empowers social justice-oriented nonprofit organizations by providing exceptional bookkeeping services and financial guidance. Our mission is to help our clients make strategically informed decisions through intelligible financial data. In other words, we help them connect the money to the mission. At Bicycle Accounting, we strive to create a great place to work - one that fosters growth, sustainability, and efficiency, embodying social justice and inclusivity values in every facet of our work.
Senior Accountant Position Summary :
The Senior Accountant will provide relationship and project management to our nonprofit clients. This position leads teams to complete all client deliverables on time and to Bicycle Accounting’s high standards.
The ideal candidate combines bookkeeping expertise with a robust understanding of nonprofit financial operations. Essential qualities include exceptional communication skills, organizational prowess, and a high level of comfort with technology. Experience in professional services environments is a valuable asset. This role demands astute judgment in prioritizing tasks, requiring the ability to assess daily workloads, delegate effectively, support team members, and manage timely outcomes while maintaining a balanced and productive environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Delegate. Delegate. Delegate.
This job oversees a lot of moving parts. Your ability to delegate, supervise, and ensure the work is delivered accurately and on time is the crux of the position. Success in this position will mean showing care for all stakeholders (including yourself). As a Senior Accountant, you will primarily focus on the following activities :
- Manage and track multi-faceted projects for multiple clients
- Act as liaison between clients and Bicycle Accounting’s transactional accounting team to ensure tasks are understood, clearly assigned, and on track
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships through consistent, clear communication
- Ensure all client communications are responded to promptly
- Own and understand the “how to” of the accounting work and ensure that all processes are documented appropriately
- Support clients with accounting technology and systems, providing troubleshooting and training on new platforms as needed
- Provide technical support to clients on payroll and HR-related tasks, including running payroll, managing employee changes, confirming accurate setup for benefits, PTO, etc.
Required Skills and Experience :
Not required, but may give an advantage :
Total Compensation Package Includes :
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Salary : $70,000 - $75,000