Accountant (SAGE experience required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including accounts payable/receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and relevant regulations, proactively addressing discrepancies or concerns.
• Perform job costing, project accounting, and budget-to-actual analysis as needed.
• Support tax compliance by preparing documentation, collaborating with external tax advisors, and assisting with audit requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams; provide insights to improve financial operations and reporting.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

What We’re Looking For:

• 📅 4+ years of accounting experience,
• 🏨 Strong knowledge of accounting
• 💻 Skilled in SAGE, QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting tools
• 🧠 Sharp, adaptable, and detail-oriented
• 🗣️ Fluent English — comfortable chatting with high-profile clients
• ⚡ Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset
• ⏰ Availability overlapping 9 AM–5 PM EST
• 🤝 Works as an independent contractor

Perks & Benefits at Howard:

• 💸 Competitive pay – based on experience and role
• 🎯 Quarterly performance bonus – tied to team and individual results
• 🧘 Unlimited paid time off – with a few blackout dates (Jan–Feb for tax season)
• 🌎 Remote work – collaborate with a global team from wherever you are
• 🗓️ 10 paid holidays per year – local or U.S. holidays, your choice
• 🕘 Structured schedule – standard business hours with 9–5 EST overlap
• 📈 Annual performance reviews – with clear feedback and salary discussions
• 🚀 Career growth opportunities – we support your development and next steps
• 📚 Learning culture – we value curiosity, feedback, and continuous improvement
• 💬 Supportive team – sharp, friendly people who care about great work