Accountant →
Blue Hat · Blue, MO · 2 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Remote position reporting to the Managing Director.
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting/finance roles, ideally within an agency, digital, or client-services environment
- QuickBooks experience is a must
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Experience with declarations (tax/social security filings, or similar statutory submissions)
- Knowledge of government, tax, and corporate tax matters is a plus
- Comfortable with adopting new tools/AI to work more efficiently
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Soft Skills
- Strong personal integrity and discretion
- Personable and confident when communicating with clients, and comfortable being a visible point of contact for the company
- Negotiation skills, with the ability to be firm on payment terms and collections while preserving the client relationship
- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in both client-facing and internal contexts
- English proficiency (written and verbal) is a must
- Strong time management, with the ability to balance recurring financial deadlines with ad-hoc client and internal requests without dropping either
Responsibilities
Book-keeping
- Daily data entry and maintenance of the accounting software
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Handle cash operations: logging, transactions, receipts, bank withdrawals, etc.
- Manage petty cash reporting and documentation
Reporting
- Prepare reports for auditors and shareholders
- Prepare yearly P&L reports and quarterly analysis reports
- Track and report on profitability
- Calculate and report on hourly rates for services
Client Relationship & Payment Follow-Up
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client accountants/executives on billing and invoicing matters
- Ensure timely issuance and follow-up on client invoices
- Negotiate payment terms and proactively follow up on outstanding payments to ensure timely collection
- Escalate overdue accounts using the appropriate tools and steps, per company policy
Managing Third Parties
- Coordinate with auditors and government bodies as needed
- Coordinate with suppliers, tools/subscription providers, banks, and credit card providers
- Document third-party payments, following up and requesting supporting documentation as needed
Internal Operations
- Provide financial recommendations to support decision-making
- Help optimize cash flow management
- Prepare client quotations in collaboration with Team Heads
- Document payroll payments and follow up with HR & Operations as needed
- Be reliably available for internal and external communications throughout the work week