Staff Accountant - Remote

About Us

True North Tax & Accounting, Inc. is a growing accounting firm focused on providing high-quality bookkeeping, payroll, tax, advisory, and CFO services to businesses across multiple industries. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships, responsiveness, and practical financial guidance that helps businesses grow. Our firm specializes in Cannabis Accounting (GAAP accrual-basis), but we've continued to grow our Non-Cannabis Clientele (cash-basis or tax-basis).

We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and client-focused Staff Accountant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who can independently manage client bookkeeping and accounting engagements while also acting as the "Client Relations Manager" (first point of contact) for your specific assigned clients.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant serves as a primary point of contact for clients and is responsible for managing bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll and sales tax compliance and year-end reconciliations and basic tax prep.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, technologically proficient, and comfortable managing multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Perform weekly and monthly bookkeeping services in QuickBooks Online.
  • Review and maintain client accounting records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and write-ups.
  • Manage client deadlines and proactively request needed documentation.
  • Assist clients with accounting system setup and cleanup projects.
  • Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.
  • Assist with year-end closings and adjusting journal entries.

Tax & Compliance

  • Sales, use, and withholding tax returns.
  • 1099s and W-2s.
  • Identify and properly record tax payments.
  • Respond to basic tax notices and correspondence.
  • Assist with tax planning and advisory services.
  • Conduct basic tax and accounting research when necessary.

Client Service & Advisory

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Communicate professionally and timely with clients regarding deliverables and deadlines.
  • Identify accounting issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support clients with financial and operational questions.
  • Help ensure client engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Team & Operational Support

  • Collaborate with leadership on process improvements and client service initiatives
  • Support payroll and bookkeeping departments as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
  • 3+ years of public accounting or related experience preferred
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online required
  • Experience preparing business and individual tax returns preferred
  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • CPA or CPA-track candidates are encouraged to apply

Preferred Skills

  • Public accounting experience
  • Experience working with multiple clients simultaneously
  • Familiarity with payroll systems and sales tax compliance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Why Join True North?

At True North Tax & Accounting, you'll have the opportunity to work directly with business owners and become involved in more than just compliance.

Our team members have the opportunity to develop expertise across:

Accounting Tax Tax Planning Advisory CFO Services Client Consulting

We're building a firm where accountants can develop meaningful client relationships, expand their technical knowledge, and grow professionally as the firm grows.

If you are an experienced accountant or tax professional who wants a role where your judgment, problem-solving ability, and client relationships actually matter, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join True North Tax & Accounting, Inc.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Public accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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