Senior Accountant

We need to increase the capability level and workload capacity of the Accounting team so that part-time CFO can focus on higher-level responsibilities.- Manage financial accounts for the Parent company & 1 subsidiary across several different lines of business- Well-developed knowledge of US accounting practices (GAAP)- Demonstrated experience overseeing the accounting staff- Project management experience and the ability to identify problems, research solutions, propose plans of action and implement change.- Proven experience and comfort with technology, including implementation of software and technology solutions to automate or improve processes**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES****People Management & Training**:- Oversee 1 full-time bookkeeper on staff- Improve SOPs and processes**Tax**:- Complete US Sales tax payments- Oversee VAT payments for the UK, Canada**A/P & A/R**:- Approve payroll and large vendor payments- Expense reduction/audit/reconciliation- Monitor the SAAS subscription database- Oversee customer financial accounts including invoice financing**Reporting**:- Preparing & analyzing monthly financials- Budget vs actual reporting- Cash forecast by leveraging Inventory Planner**Process Improvement**:- Review and update a monthly close task list- Technology implementation**SOFTWARE**Ideal applicants at least have 2+ years of experience working with the following or something similar:- ERP or inventory/order management software- Xero accounting or Quickbooks Online- US GAAP accounting- Inventory Planner or DEAR experience- Retail & eCommerce: Shopify, Amazon, SPS Commerce EDI- Admin/other: Google Suite, Slack, etc.Some training provided but self-learning is a must:- Airtable- ClickUp**SKILLSET**- **Leadership** - Demonstrated ability to work in a leadership role and supervise junior-level subordinates- **Extremely organized and process driven**. Able to create, manage, and improve complex processes and automate time-consuming tasks- **Trustworthy and reliable** at handling confidential financial information with discretion.- **Must be an outstanding communicator**, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment- **Have a keen eye for detail**, particularly with pattern recognition in large data sets and with numbers & financial information- **Solutions-oriented mindset** - identifies problems and proposes a solution- **Project management experience** - implementing workflows, systems, software, etc- **Innovative** - Someone who is excited about the role and ready to bring new ideas to the table**EXPERIENCE**- Working knowledge of tax filing and tax compliance as it pertains to state and federal-level regulations- Significant hands-on experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Xero or Quickbooks Online, and inventory management software- Five years of experience working with small to mid-size businesses with high-volumes of transactions- Significant inventory experience (3-5+ years at an inventory-based company - import/export, ecommerce, retail/wholesale, etc)- You do not have the requirements and won't be able to perform the key responsibilities**Why people love working at South Street Designs**:- 100% Remote Work- Great compensation & benefits package- Quarterly reimbursements for internet and technology/office set-up upgrade- Annual Cost of Living Adjustment based on the inflation rate- Free virtual psychotherapy sessions with MAGIS Creative Spaces- Holiday reduced hours on Christmas week- Medicard HMO with 100k DDL once regularized- 20 PTOs per year once regularized (accrued PTOs during probation)Pay: From $18,000.00 per month**Experience**:- US accounting practices (GAAP): 2 years (required)- US Tax filing and US Tax compliance: 1 year (required)- Inventory Planner: 2 years (required)