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Remote Senior Accountant - Small Business Tax & Accounting Job ID: 1045542 Date Posted: May 29 ... and assist with proactive year-round tax planning. * Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage monthly ...

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Remote Senior Accountant

Remote Senior Accountant

Accounting Fly

Richmond, VA • Remote

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Remote Senior Accountant - Small Business Tax & Accounting
Job ID: 1045542
Date Posted: May 29, 2026
Employment Type: Full-time
Hiring Company: Confidential
Location: US Remote
Applicants must be located in the United States and available during EST business hours.
Base Salary: $70,000–$85,000 per year (USD)
Commensurate with experience.
Role Summary
 We are a growing CPA firm—not a corporate accounting department—looking for an experienced public accountant who loves working with small business owners. This isn't just about processing transactions; it's about taking ownership of client relationships and helping entrepreneurs succeed. If you've "been in the trenches" of a CPA firm and enjoy a mix of tax, high-level bookkeeping, and advisory work in a flexible, remote setting, you’ll fit right in.
Key Responsibilities
  • Tax Delivery: Independently prepare business (1120S, 1065) and individual (1040) returns and assist with proactive year-round tax planning.
  • Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage monthly bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and financial reporting for a dedicated group of clients.
  • The "Detective" Work: Take the lead on complex cleanup projects, turning disorganized records into clean, actionable financials.
  • Client Connection: Serve as the primary point of contact for your clients, answering their questions and leading them through onboarding with a helpful, expert touch.
  • Advisory Support: Assist with budgeting and financial analysis to help clients understand their "numbers" better.

Qualifications/Requirements
  • The Right Experience: 4+ years in a CPA firm or public practice (Corporate-only experience is not a fit for this role).
  • Tax Skills: You can prepare small business and individual returns from start to finish without hand-holding.
  • Tech Savvy: Advanced QuickBooks Online skills and experience with professional tax software (e.g., Drake, Lacerte, or UltraTax).
  • The Mindset: You enjoy "messy" books, love solving problems, and communicate clearly with non-accountants.
  • Certification: Already a CPA/EA or actively working toward your license.

Compensation & Growth
This isn't a dead-end staff position; you are helping build a firm alongside the owner in a culture that values quality over quantity. We focus on doing excellent work for the right clients rather than churning through volume.
  • Flexibility & Balance: Truly remote work with a trust-based, flexible PTO policy and sustainable "busy season" hours.
  • Full Benefits: Monthly health insurance stipend, 401(k) with employer match, internet reimbursement, and a home office setup budget.
  • Investment in You: We cover full CPA/EA exam materials and fees, provide an annual CE allowance, and offer direct mentorship.
  • Modern Culture: Collaborative environment with zero hierarchy and access to the latest cloud-based software and technology.
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About Accountingfly

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In 2016, Accountingfly determined that fully-remote recruiting was the future of accounting staffing, offering huge benefits for employers, job-seekers, and our own business. We decided to focus our recruiting business on those companies offering only remote work opportunities—and it was the best decision we ever made. While our competitors struggle to adapt to the remote world, we lean on years of experience to provide unmatched remote accounting recruitment expertise. We’ve seen and done it all, successfully filling a wide variety of remote roles and making career dreams come true for talent at every level.

Industry

Accounting services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Pensacola, FL, US

Year founded

2011

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