Staff Accountant

Position Overview

ClearView Bookkeeping is hiring an experienced Staff Accountant who can bring order, clarity, and confidence to the finances of small businesses. This is a nontraditional accounting role focused on hands-on client support, accurate reporting, and proactive financial insight.

You will work closely with business owners across different industries, reviewing work completed by the bookkeeping support team, preparing GAAP-compliant statements, spotting meaningful trends, and serving as a dependable financial partner throughout the month. The right candidate has a solid accounting base, enjoys solving complex financial issues, communicates comfortably with clients, and sees financial statements as a management tool rather than a tax-season deliverable.

This position is well suited to someone who likes combining technical accounting work with client relationships and operational problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Client accounting and reporting

• Oversee accounting duties for a group of small business clients.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review bookkeeping prepared by support staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement reports.
• Evaluate financial results to spot trends, inconsistencies, and items needing follow-up.
• Keep accounting records organized, reconciled, and ready for audit review.

Technical accounting

• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles across all assigned client files.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, payroll liabilities, and balance sheet accounts.
• Handle correct accounting treatment for receivables, payables, payroll, fixed assets, accruals, debt, and owner transactions.
• Investigate and resolve unusual transactions and accounting differences.
• Maintain accurate schedules and backup documentation.

Client partnership

• Act as the main accounting contact for assigned clients.
• Reply to client and internal requests within company policy timelines.
• Explain financial reports in clear, easy-to-understand language.
• Lead or contribute to monthly financial review meetings.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and growth opportunities before they become issues.
• Help owners understand how their financial data can support better decisions and growth.

Process improvement

• Recommend better workflows and stronger internal controls.
• Follow ClearView standard operating procedures and compliance standards.
• Support documentation and accounting best practices.
• Work with leadership to improve efficiency and the overall client experience.

Team collaboration

• Work alongside bookkeepers to deliver high-quality output.
• Coach teammates on accounting questions and best practices.
• Take part in weekly team meetings, client reviews, and ongoing education.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Background in month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing and interpreting financial statements.
• Advanced reconciliation capability.
• Experience handling multiple clients or multi-entity accounting preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize several tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting small business clients.
• QuickBooks Online certification preferred, with Level 1 and Level 2 especially valued.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Experience in an accounting firm or outsourced accounting setup.
• Working knowledge of payroll, sales tax, and operational accounting.
• Experience using cloud-based accounting tools and workflow software.

What We’re Looking For

• An accountant who can also communicate like a trusted advisor.
• Someone who notices details that others may overlook.
• A professional who takes ownership of client outcomes.
• A problem-solver who enjoys improving systems and processes.
• A candidate who believes financial statements should help owners make better decisions.
• Someone who performs well in a collaborative team environment.
• A person committed to accuracy, integrity, and ongoing improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time W-2 employment.
• Flexible schedule of 25 to 30 hours per week.
• Remote work available for Texas residents only.
• Pay ranges from $30 to $40 per production hour, depending on experience; the effective hourly rate is usually higher.
• Performance bonuses.
• Tenure bonuses.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Company-sponsored benefits.
• Growth path toward Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Controller as the company expands.

Why ClearView

ClearView Bookkeeping is focused on helping small business owners understand their numbers, strengthen profitability, and make confident decisions. The company combines teamwork, structured systems, and proactive financial support to give clients the clarity they need to grow.

If you want meaningful accounting work where your expertise affects businesses every month, not only at tax time, this role is designed for you.