QuickBooks Accountant

About the role

Persona is a recruiting and staffing company that hires exceptional people from 98 countries into full-time, long-term remote roles with the most ambitious companies on earth.

Our clients include Fortune 500 enterprises, fast-growing startups backed by Sequoia, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, and high-performing companies of every size in between. We offer roles in project management, operations, finance, design, marketing, customer success, and more. Every hire is for a specific open position: one person, one dedicated client, built to last.

Every offer we make is for an open role with a single client — the kind of role that's almost impossible to find on your own: industry-leading pay set against your experience and skill, real career growth, and a stable seat at a serious company, working from home, anywhere in the world.

Persona was founded in 2018 by two Stanford graduates on a simple idea: talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't. By recruiting globally for specific client roles, we've grown into one of the fastest-growing companies in the global staffing industry. Every applicant goes through the same steps, and each one is designed to let you show what you can actually do.

We hire people who care about the craft of their work, take ownership without being asked, and want to build a career rather than just hold a job. If that's you, and one of our open roles fits, we'd like to meet you.

Role Summary

We are hiring a QuickBooks Accountant with deep expertise in QuickBooks, Excel, and US GAAP. This role is purpose-built for AP, general ledger, and financial reporting in QuickBooks, with assistance on tax compliance and cash flow projections. CPA designation and US GAAP experience are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee accounts payable and maintain the general ledger for accurate, timely financial records

Establish and implement standardized financial workflows, processes, and internal controls

Contribute to month-end close: account reconciliations and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders

Provide detailed budget-to-actual analyses and address discrepancies with stakeholders

Perform monthly reconciliations and reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts

Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts to support financial planning

Supervise revenue and expense processes; ensure data integrity

Ensure adherence to US GAAP in all accounting practices

Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings; coordinate with tax professionals

Reconcile transactions and track financial performance metrics with the finance team

Required qualifications

3-5+ years of accounting experience for US-based companies

Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and Desktop) and Excel

Knowledge of US GAAP

Experience managing end-to-end accounting and financial reporting

Excellent communication skills; effective in a remote setup

Fully fluent in English

Ability to work U.S. business hours (PT, CT, or ET)

Ability to commit long-term and full-time

Preferred qualifications

CPA certification (strongly preferred)

Experience with tax compliance and preparation

Familiarity with NetSuite, Xero, or other GL systems

Experience implementing month-end-close automation

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, Google Sheets, Bill.com, Ramp/Brex, Gusto or ADP, NetSuite or Xero (a plus)

Core Competencies

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Solves complex problems with minimal guidance

Curious and resourceful

Strong remote collaborator

Professional and discreet

What We Offer

Best salaries in the industry

Work from anywhere permanently

Opportunities for growth and advancement

A fast-paced and collaborative environment

A warm, people-first company culture

Get paid in your currency of choice

Full benefits

This is a full-time, long-term remote position dedicated to one client company. Persona provides onboarding and ongoing employment support for this position.