Senior Accounting Associate

Title: Senior Accounting Associate (Full Time - Remote)

Location: San Diego, California, 92122, United States

Remote | Full-Time

Job Description:

Why Profitwise?

We're Profitwise Accountinga national, cloud-based accounting firm headquartered in sunny San Diego and proudly celebrating 20 years of consecutive growth. We're on the hunt for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper who thrives on ownership, accuracy, and helping small businesses succeed right from the comfort of home.

This is your opportunity to work with a collaborative remote team, manage a variety of client accounts, and bring order and clarity to their finances. If you're organized, tech-savvy, and confident in your bookkeeping superpowers we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients in QuickBooks Online (and some Desktop)
• Review financials statements produced by junior staff; provide oversight, corrections, and mentorship
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, Amazon, Shopify, and merchant processors
• Close the books monthly and deliver clean, tax-ready financials
• Handle light A/P, A/R, and payroll in QBO or third-party systems
• Maintain vendor records and ensure 1099/W-9 compliance
• Prepare and submit sales tax filings
• Complete catch-up and cleanup projects for prior years
• Build tax workpapers and review balance sheet accounts for accuracy
• Communicate with clients via email and video like the trusted pro you are
• Track time daily and manage tasks within budget
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team success
• Collaborate on internal process improvement and share feedback with ops

Who You Are

You're a bookkeeping powerhouse equal parts detail-driven, proactive, and people-savvy. You can juggle multiple clients, communicate clearly, and stay sharp in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.

Must-Haves

• 3+ years of recent experience at a public accounting firm (required)
• 3+ years of experience with QuickBooks Online (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relatedor equivalent experience
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Comfort with remote, team-based collaboration

Bonus Points For

• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification
• Payroll experience
• E-commerce bookkeeping (Amazon, Shopify, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $55,000- $80,000/year (DOE)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

• Core hours: 8AM-6PM (your U.S. time zone), with some flex option
• Minor overtime during peak season

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training and career development
• Bonus opportunities

Perks & Culture

• 100% remote no commute, no dress code, no wasted time
• Supportive, collaborative, and flexible team environment
• Culture grounded in our core values:
• Humility, Ownership, Impact, Service Excellence, Grit, and Oneness
• A team that celebrates wins big and smalland genuinely enjoys working together

About Profitwise

We help small businesses especially e-commerce entrepreneurs, Amazon sellers, digital agencies, and startups achieve clarity and confidence through proactive accounting and advisory services. We're a fully remote team that's grown for nearly two decades by staying human-focused, tech-forward, and quality-obsessed.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Profitwise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate team members of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a seasoned senior accounting associate looking for meaningful work, real impact, and a people-first company to grow with we'd love to hear from you!

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Mid-Level (4 - 7 years)

Job type

Full Time

Additional benefits

• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Medical
• Retirement Savings
• Vision