Accountant - Remote

About The Role

FGS Global is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant to join our North America Accounting and Finance team. This role is essential in supporting the monthly accounting activities, transaction reviews, account reconciliations, journal entries, and close deliverables across the region and its various business units. The ideal candidate will work closely with finance team members and cross-functional partners to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and proper recording of financial transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.

This position offers the flexibility of remote work for candidates not located near existing firm offices, providing an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a balanced and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA or equivalent certification, or active progress toward certification, is a plus
• Minimum of 1–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; public accounting or corporate accounting experience welcomed
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP required
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large volumes of financial data
• Experience with ERP systems, accounts payable workflows, expense reporting tools, or corporate card platforms is a plus
• Hightly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities and collaborate effectively across departments

Responsibilities

• Aid with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data across the region and its business units
• Prepare routine journal entries and support recurring accounting activities such as accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Review accounts payable transactions, including vendor bills, employee expense reports, and corporate card activity for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with transactional accounting tasks, including invoice review, data entry, account coding, and follow-up on incomplete documentation
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports and internal schedules, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal policies
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements and assist in preparing documentation for external audits
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Collaborate with finance teams to gather data, ensure consistency in reporting, and meet close deadlines
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate fluctuations in financial results, escalating issues as needed
• Partner with colleagues across departments to resolve issues and enhance reporting quality
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and process improvement initiatives