We have an exciting work-from-home opportunity for talented accountants to join our team and work directly with US-based clients. You get to handle the end-to-end accounting including preparing financial statements and presenting them to clients. Training is comprehensive with the support of a great team. And we provide above market compensation! About the job IQ BackOffice is a global leader in finance and accounting outsourcing, delivering customized solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase visibility for some of the largest companies in the United States. With decades of industry experience and a highly trained team, we are committed to accuracy, process excellence, and client satisfaction. Why Join IQ BackOffice Here's why taking this next step with us could be an outstanding opportunity for you: ???? Work From Home ???? Above Market Compensation Package Work directly with US-Based Clients ???? Comprehensive Health Insurance from Day 1 ???? Retirement Plan ???? HMO Coverage ???? PTO Conversion ???? Low Attrition Rate ABOUT THE ROLE: The staff accountant/bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining the financial records of clients, reconciling accounts, preparing necessary journal entries, and ensuring accurate financial reports promptly. Ultimately, the bookkeeper's responsibility is to record all clients' day-to-day financial transactions accurately. The person in this position must be professional, analytical, organized, able to address tight deadlines, and have thorough bookkeeping knowledge typically acquired through experience and/or an undergraduate degree. Duties/Responsibilities: Auditing the coding, payroll entries, and reconciliations prepared by our back-office team to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies. Performing designated mid-month and end-of-month procedures for assigned clients by standard operating procedures. Closing the books and producing the monthly reporting package Acting as a point of contact with clients when we are missing information or answering their questions about our financial reports or our 3-way trust reconciliation. Identifying and documenting 3-way trust discrepancies timely. Ensuring proper documentation and filing of documents are in place Providing support for financial analysis by answering questions and/or preparing reports as requested by Controllers/Advisors. Participating in client and/or advisor conference calls to explain/answer any bookkeeping questions as deemed necessary. Completing year-end closing and post-year-end tax adjusting entries. Required Skills/Abilities: Be able to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing Possess strong competency in general accounting principles and practices; particularly in payroll journal entries. Possess strong organizational skills, and problem-solving skills, and oriented Proficiency in using accounting software and spreadsheets. Experience with QuickBooks Online and various payroll programs is a PLUS. Be able to work in a fast-paced, team-centered environment against tight deadlines Experience working with escrow/trust ledger accounting for lawyers is a big plus Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training in accounting or financial control work or significant advanced bookkeeping experience and understanding of how to post payroll entries Having IOLTA/Trust accounting and reconciliation experience is a PLUS Show more Show less