Associate Staff Accountant – Client Accounting Services (Remote)

About the role

Bay Business Group is seeking a remote Associate Staff Accountant to join its Client Accounting Services (CAS) team. The position supports small‑business and nonprofit clients by handling day‑to‑day bookkeeping and financial reporting tasks. This is an ideal opportunity for an early‑career accountant who wants hands‑on experience with modern cloud‑based accounting tools.

Key responsibilities

• Record and code daily transactions (bank, credit card, payroll, journals) to the appropriate general‑ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank, credit‑card, loan, intercompany, and balance‑sheet accounts.
• Prepare supporting schedules for prepaid, fixed‑asset, accrued expense, and deferred‑revenue accounts.
• Assist with accounts payable: enter vendor bills, verify coding, maintain vendor records, schedule payments, and monitor aging.
• Assist with accounts receivable: create invoices, apply payments, support collections, and monitor aging.
• Support payroll workflows, including data validation, system uploads, journal entries, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain organized electronic workpapers and documentation in line with firm standards.
• Help prepare standardized monthly financial reporting packages (P&L, balance sheet, cash‑flow summaries, analytics).
• Research and resolve basic variances under supervision, documenting findings.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members and occasionally clients.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or in progress with relevant experience).
• 2‑5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a client‑accounting services environment (internships and part‑time roles acceptable).
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, debits/credits, and financial‑statement structure.
• Experience with cloud accounting software such as QuickBooks Online.

Required skills

• QuickBooks Online (or similar cloud accounting platform).

What we offer

• Collaborative, learning‑focused environment.
• Opportunity to work with diverse small‑business and nonprofit clients.
• Remote work flexibility.