Senior Accountant: Client Advising (Fully Remote, Part Time)
About this Job
Join our remote, digital-nomad-run team of small business advisors passionate about helping entrepreneurs thrive. We are a close-knit group of five professionals, embracing flexible schedules while traveling, raising families, and enjoying life.
We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional client experience, positioning ourselves as strategic advisorsnot just accountants. This role will lead client relationships in our Client Accounting Services (CAS) Department, providing accounting expertise, advisory, and cash flow consulting.
Ideal candidates have experience working with small businesses and expertise in Cloud Accounting, CAS, or Tax Prep/Planning.
Job Details
Hours: 2530 per week
Location: Fully Remote
Pay: $32$45/hour (based on credentials and experience)
Benefits:
3 weeks PTO + holiday pay
Profit share (~10% of annual salary)
401(k)
Onboarding & sales incentive bonuses
Candidate Details
CPA or EA preferred
Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
3+ years in a client-facing role
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or Xero
Strong Google Sheets skills
Outgoing, empathetic, and skilled at explaining complex concepts
Financial modeling or budgeting experience
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary advisor and trusted point of contact for a dynamic portfolio of small business clients, supported by robust systems and a collaborative team
Perform month-end reviews in Xero or QuickBooks Online
Lead client meetings (quarterly/monthly) to review financials and goals
Respond to client inquiries via email or chat
Onboard new clients and set up custom accounting infrastructures
Coordinate cleanup/catch-up work with the bookkeeping team
Analyze data to identify key performance indicators for clients
Support payroll setup and manage payroll tax considerations
Create budgets, projections, and basic tax calculations
Explain small business tax concepts to improve client outcomes
Improve processes and document SOPs
Represent Gradient Accounting at networking events and conferences
Pursue ongoing training on CFO-level services
Values
At Gradient Accounting, our mission is to help shape the lives of entrepreneurs so they can provide value to the market, create jobs and opportunities for others, and become personally free from financial worry.
To do that, we hold sacred the personal values that we demonstrate. Here are the values we expect every Gradient team member to display:
Integrity & Accountability – You are honest, truthful, and own up to your mistakes.
Dedication to Quality & Service – You spend the extra time required to deliver high quality experiences to our clients. You ask questions, pay attention to details, and are dedicated to following processes.
Encouragement & Kindness Always – You try to delight our clients with each interaction and always remember the human being on the other side of the computer screen.
A Growth Oriented Mindset – You are a lifelong learner and are excited about developing your professional skills.
Note:
Please submit a resume AND cover letter when applying. Those without a cover letter will not be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 30 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) 3% Match
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Work from home
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Quarterly bonus
Work Location: Remote