Senior Accountant at Bonfire

Senior Accountant

SUMMARY

The Job Title is Senior Accountant. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on accounting and payroll contributions while also offering valuable ad hoc tactical support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Accounting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable, and payroll/benefits.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings and audits.

Payroll & Benefits:

• Manage the processing of bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and benefits record, reconcile payroll accounts, and prepare necessary journal entries for month-end and year-end closing.

Compliance Support:

• Manage communication with taxing and other regulatory bodies, ensuring timely submission of required documentation and payments.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Controller and CFO.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and payroll processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Familiarity with business compliance requirements.
• Experience managing small to mid-sized ad hoc projects.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite) and payroll systems (e.g., Paycom).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance, and payroll/benefits.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task tactical management and accounting/payroll responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Consistent access to a reasonably distraction free home work space, with reliable access to high-speed internet and use of a smart phone/mobile device.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holidays
• Fully remote

All Bonfire employees are expected to embrace our Mission and Values.

Humble Ingenuity Moral Courage Healthy Dissatisfaction Inclusive Cooperation Trusting Partnerships

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker.
• Technology savvy with advanced knowledge of payroll, accounting and reporting software.
• Strong excel and/or other data analytics software skills with ability coupled with intellectual curiosity mindset and aptitude for continuous learning.
• Keen analytic, organization and creative problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date professionally and technically, and applying new knowledge to the job.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fully remote environment.