Client Onboarding Accountant

Job Title: Client Onboarding Accountant

Location: Remote (PST Time Zones)

Salary Range: up to 5000 USD

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM (PST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the onboarding of new clients, assessing their current accounting processes, and implementing improvements to optimize financial workflows. This position involves direct interaction with clients to understand and refine their financial systems, managing internal coordination with senior accountants, and conducting periodic financial reviews. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise and experience in client onboarding within an outsourced accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Onboarding and Process Improvement:

• Lead the onboarding process for new clients by evaluating their current accounting systems and workflows.
• Clean up and reorganize financial records and books to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and implement new accounting processes, software, and workflows to streamline and enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate with senior accountants to support onboarding efforts and ensure seamless transitions.
  
  
  

Client Interaction and Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the onboarding phase, managing communications via email and Zoom.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
• Conduct periodic financial reviews of other accounting managers clients to ensure adherence to best practices and compliance.
  
  
  

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

• Depending on experience, assist with financial planning and analysis tasks to support client and company goals.
• Prepare financial reports and provide insights on financial performance to inform strategic decision-making.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in accounting or financial management
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks Online (QBO); experience with other accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks Desktop, Sage, Netsuite) is advantageous but not required.
• Strong English language proficiency (written and verbal) and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client relationships and coordinate with internal teams effectively.
• Familiarity with financial planning and analysis is a plus.
• Experience with US-based clients or accounting practices is highly desirable.
  
  
  

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working in an outsourced accounting firm managing multiple clients simultaneously.
  
  
  

Please note: To ensure prompt processing of your application, we kindly request that you submit your resume and intro video in English format.