GL Accountant at Teamshares

My Financial Partner (MFP) brings the financial tools and support of large-scale businesses to small companies. At MFP, our experienced team of accounting professionals delivers high-quality, fractional accounting support to a growing network of small companies, all owned by Teamshares Inc., the largest acquirer of small businesses in the US. As part of this dynamic group of companies, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of small business owners and employees across the country.

Position: GL Accountant 

Responsible for recording financial transactions in the accounting systems for multiple client companies.

Posts customer payments and maintains an up-to-date accounts receivable aging report, as necessary.

Records vendor invoices in client’s accounting system, uses accounting judgement to code expenses to proper ledger accounts, obtains authorization to pay, and schedules payments in automated payable system.

Reconciles bank records to the general ledger accounts, reconciles cash accounts

Processes online payroll and records transactions in proper ledger accounts.

Prepare and reconcile fixed assets, preliminary review of capitalization adjustments. 

Perform other accounting tasks as needed by individual clients or associated controller on client

Review trial balance pre-close, and post close after all entries are posted, and raise anomalies to controlling for analysis. 

Must be located in ET or CT time zones.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

4+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on involvement in month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet reconciliations

Experience working in a team-based or shared services accounting environment, collaborating with or reporting to an Accounting Manager or Controller

Strong working knowledge of accrual basis accounting, including payroll-related entries and adjustments

Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or other cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct)

Willingness to support hands-on AP/AR and transactional work as part of a growing and evolving accounting function

Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and accountability

Critical thinker with a track record of identifying and implementing process improvements, particularly within close cycles or financial reporting

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams), including ability to manage and analyze data

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Adaptable, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious with a desire to learn and grow across a variety of industries