Staff Accountant

at Sur
💰 $36k-$48k

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing fintech company providing cloud-based accounting, payroll, tax, and advisory services to small businesses.

They are seeking an experienced accountant with strong client-facing skills to manage onboarding projects, clean up and set up accounting systems, and work with multiple clients across industries.

What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare accurate, accrual-basis financial statements.

  • Perform detailed reconciliations for bank, credit card, merchant service, and loan accounts.

  • Clean up and set up client accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

  • Manage multiple onboarding projects at once, meeting deadlines and staying within budget.

  • Communicate directly with clients to understand needs and deliver solutions.

  • Use cloud-based accounting platforms and integrated tools to streamline processes (QuickBooks Online, Xero, A2X, Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, etc.).

  • Identify and communicate scope changes early to onboarding managers.

  • 1–3 years of accounting experience (preferably in a small or mid-sized CPA firm).

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP-based accounting and financial reporting.

  • Experience working with multiple clients from different industries.

  • C1 English fluency or equivalent.

  • Experience in a client-facing role and client onboarding processes.

  • QuickBooks Online certification is a plus but nor mandatory.

  • E-commerce accounting experience.

Who Thrives Here:

  • Proactive communicators – not afraid to raise issues early.
  • Organized multi-taskers – able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented problem-solvers – able to clean up complex accounts and tech stacks.
  • Adaptable professionals – thrive in a dynamic, growing company environment.

Salary: $3000 - $4000 USD /month

PTO: 120 hours in the first year + 5 sick days; unlimited PTO after year one

Public Holidays

This is a full time contractor agreement

Fully remote work environment.

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