What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Public Accountant – Bookkeeping & Accounting Support position at HOZIO?
Position Summary
Seeking a Certified Public Accountant with a strong bookkeeping background to support the day-to-day accounting operations of our small and medium-sized business clients. This role owns core bookkeeping functions — reconciliations, payroll support, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and month-end close — for a portfolio of clients, working remotely and collaborating daily in English with a U.S.-based team.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage daily bookkeeping operations for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support payroll processing, including reviewing entries for accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing, bill pay, and collections follow-up.
• Prepare and review financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for client and internal review.
• Oversee month-end close for assigned clients, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records across QuickBooks Online and other client accounting systems.
• Flag discrepancies, unusual transactions, or process gaps to management proactively.
• Communicate directly with U.S.-based team members and, as needed, clients, in English.
Required Qualifications
• Extensive hands-on experience supporting bookkeeping operations for small and medium-sized businesses.
• Strong command of bookkeeping fundamentals: bank reconciliations, payroll support, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online; ability to learn new accounting platforms quickly.
• Prior experience working remotely for a U.S.-based company.
• Professional written and verbal English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting multiple clients simultaneously in an outsourced or multi-client accounting environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP as applied to small-business financial reporting.