Onboarding Accountant

Location: Not specified. Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm Eastern Time, with a one-hour unpaid break.

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for SMG ABA LLC for an accounting implementation and client transition role.

What you will do

• Lead client kickoff and onboarding meetings to confirm needs, goals, and engagement scope.
• Review accounting records, systems, processes, access requirements, and implementation risks.
• Develop client-specific implementation plans with priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Validate opening balances, reconciliations, and prior-period accounting information.
• Coordinate and review work completed by the offshore accounting team for accuracy, quality, and scope compliance.
• Document recurring procedures, establish close and reporting schedules, and complete the transition to the Operations Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional experience applying US accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting cleanup.
• Strong client communication, technical review, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating or reviewing work performed by offshore or remote accounting teams.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and cloud-based accounting systems.

Nice to have

• CPA license or CPA candidacy.
• Accounting firm or client-onboarding experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time schedule of 35 or more hours per week.
• 40 hours per week across five weekdays, excluding a one-hour unpaid break each day.
• Work involves collaboration with clients, offshore accounting specialists, and the Operations Team.