a la carte solutions is hiring: Sr. Accountant (Remote) in Highland Park

Are You Ready to leave Public Accounting? Join ALC, a fast-growing, fully remote CFO Advisory, Outsourced Accounting, and HR Services firm. We are on a mission to 'WOW professionally and CARE personally' by providing expert guidance, people centric service, and custom solutions. We believe the combination of unmatched strategic thinking and experience, coupled with a caring human touch, is the key to success and allows us to bring clarity, confidence, and peace of mind to the growing organizations and business leaders we serve. We're Seeking: Tech-savvy accounting enthusiasts eager to support entrepreneurial businesses. Professionals valuing systematic approaches, coupled with creativity to find a solution that fits best. Those craving diversity in tasks and a collaborative team environment. Strong strategic thinker looking for an opportunity to contribute to a growing business. Who We Are: We are a passionate team serving privately held, entrepreneurial businesses across the U.S. Our domains span property management, real estate, data management, professional services, non-profits, and more. Core Values We Live By: Speak Your Truth Get Sht Done Team Up Be Curious Choose Joy As a Senior Accountant, you'll be acting as a key contributor in managing and executing accounting tasks for various clients. Collaborate with Staff Accountants, Controllers, Directors, and Shared Service Specialists to play an instrumental role in ensuring that our clients receive top-notch accounting services, utilizing platforms such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, and NetSuite. What We're Looking For: Solid experience in balance sheet account reconciliations, including supporting schedules (prepaids, fixed assets, etc.). Proficiency in cloud-accounting platforms like QuickBooks, Bill.com, and NetSuite. Agile, detail-oriented individuals with excellent organizational skills. Outstanding ability to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policies. Strong team collaboration and client communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Execute balance sheet account reconciliations with supporting schedules, such as prepaids and fixed assets. Maintain comprehensive supporting schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and more. Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes. Prepare sales tax returns and year-end 1099s when necessary. Ensure the integrity of accounting information by diligently recording and verifying transactions. Work in tandem with audit or tax teams, coordinating any necessary requirements for clients. Foster the growth and development of Staff Accountants and junior team members through guidance and mentorship. The Successful Candidate: Has extremely strong attention to detail Has relentless problem-solving skills Works well within prescribed deadlines across multiple projects Is adaptive and agile in changing situations Is able to evaluate workflow processes and procedures to develop, recommend, and implement procedural and system changes to increase accuracy and efficiencies Takes ownership of issues and follows problems through to resolution Ensures adherence to service procedures, policies, and standards Has a customer service orientation with strong client-facing skills Has a can-do attitude coupled with a love of teamwork and collaboration Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting Minimum 3 years of accounting experience CPA highly preferred Public accounting experience highly preferred Advanced proficiency in tools like QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, NetSuite, and Excel Benefits "Work Wherever" philosophy - independence, freedom and flexibility by working from your home office Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance Flexible vacation and a 2-week close at the end of the year 401k match No busy season Fun, friendly, and collaborative culture that thrives on individual and team accountability NOTE: We are extremely dedicated to employee engagement and hiring for the long-term. To that end, our recruiting process includes several assessments and a live accounting test, the results of which will become part of your entire application. Please also note that all applications are viewed by a human being, and screening question answers are considered as part of your application. Targeted range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 annually. How We Determine What We Pay As a fully remote employer, ALC determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ALC is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at ALC are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.