** Remote Accountant jobs – Full‑Time Staff Accountant in Somerville, Massachusetts – QuickBooks Online & Excel – $70 k‑$90 k – CPA‑Preferred, Remote‑First Culture

**TITLE:** Remote Accountant jobs – Full‑Time Staff Accountant in Somerville, Massachusetts – QuickBooks Online & Excel – $70 k‑$90 k – CPA‑Preferred, Remote‑First Culture --- ### Who we are At **LumenLedger**, we’re a boutique finance‑technology firm that builds the back‑office engines for fast‑growing e‑commerce brands. Founded in 2016 in a co‑working space in Somerville, Massachusetts, we now support more than 120 online retailers, processing roughly **$3 billion** in sales annually. Our team is 45 people strong: 12 senior engineers, 8 product designers, and a tight‑knit finance squad of 9 accountants who keep the numbers clean while the rest of the company scales. We’ve always been a “remote‑first” organization, meaning you can work wherever you feel most productive, but we keep a “hub” in Somerville, Massachusetts for quarterly meet‑ups, live trainings, and the occasional pizza‑and‑pint celebration after a big close. Our culture is built on transparency, data‑driven decision‑making, and a genuine respect for work‑life balance. ### Why this role exists now In the last 12 months, we launched **LumenLedger Insights**, a SaaS dashboard that customers use to drill into profitability at the SKU level. That product added **$12 M** of ARR and has increased the complexity of our internal reporting. We need an accountant who can own the month‑end close, partner with product to translate new revenue recognition rules, and help the finance team evolve from spreadsheet‑heavy processes to a more automated, analytics‑first approach. The position also supports a **30 % increase in transaction volume** as we onboarding 20 new merchant accounts each quarter. It’s a pivotal moment: the accounting function is moving from “transaction processing” to “strategic partnership” with product, sales, and ops. ### What you’ll do (day‑to‑day) - **Month‑end & quarter‑end close** for a $300 M‑plus revenue portfolio, ensuring GAAP compliance across multiple entities (U.S., Canada, and the UK). - **Reconcile bank, credit‑card, and PayPal statements** daily, handling an average of **12,000 transactions** each month. - **Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns**, coordinating with our external CPA firm for quarterly estimates and year‑end filings. - **Maintain and improve the chart of accounts** in NetSuite, ensuring every new product line has the appropriate cost‑center mappings. - **Run variance analysis** in Power BI and Excel, delivering insights to senior leadership within 48 hours of close. - **Automate routine journal entries** using BlackLine and Adaptive Insights, targeting a 25 % reduction in manual work by Q2 2025. - **Support the payroll team** through Gusto and Paycom integrations, verifying proper tax withholdings for 200+ employees across the U.S. - **Assist with audit readiness**, preparing workpapers, schedules, and responding to external auditors’ inquiries within SLA (2 business days). - **Collaborate with the product team** to embed new revenue recognition policies (ASC 606) directly into our SaaS billing platform, reducing manual adjustments by 40 %. - **Mentor junior staff accountant** and act as the go‑to “accounting nerd” for the wider team, running quarterly office‑hours on accounting best practices. ### Who you are - **CPA‑qualified** (or CPA‑candidate) with at least **3 years** of experience in public accounting or a high‑growth SaaS environment. - **Hands‑on with QuickBooks Online** and **Xero**, and comfortable navigating **NetSuite** or **SAP** for larger enterprises. - Advanced Excel skills – pivot tables, Power Query, and complex formulas are second nature. - Experience building dashboards in **Power BI** or **Tableau**; you love turning numbers into stories that drive decisions. - **Detail‑oriented**, with a track record of meeting tight close deadlines (≤ 5 business days). - Strong communicator – you can explain complex accounting concepts to non‑finance folks without jargon. - Self‑starter who thrives in a remote environment, but also enjoys quarterly in‑person gatherings in Somerville, Massachusetts. ### Tools & technology (the stack you’ll love) | Category | Tool | |----------|------| | Accounting software | QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, SAP | | Automation & reconciliation | BlackLine, Adaptive Insights, Concur | | Spreadsheet & analysis | Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Tableau | | Payroll & HR | Gusto, Paycom | | Collaboration | Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom | | Document management | Google Workspace, SharePoint | | Project tracking | Asana, Jira (Finance board) | | Tax compliance | TurboTax Business, Avalara (sales tax) | | Reporting | Workiva, Excel VBA macros | | Security | Duo MFA, Okta SSO | You’ll spend roughly **60 % of your week** in the accounting systems, **25 %** building and refining reports, and the remaining time collaborating with product, sales, and ops. ### The team you’ll join - **Finance Lead (Director)** – 12 years in SaaS finance, runs the weekly FP&A sync. - **Senior Accountant** – Handles revenue recognition & ASC 606 implementation. - **Junior Accountant** – Focuses on accounts payable and expense coding. - **Financial Analyst** – Works on forecasting and scenario modeling for the board. Our Finance squad reports directly to the CEO, who sits in Somerville, Massachusetts. This flat structure means your voice is heard in strategy meetings, and you’ll often be the one presenting the month‑end results to the board. ### What’s in it for you - **Competitive salary**: $70 k‑$90 k base, plus annual performance bonus (up to 10 % of base). - **Equity**: Stock options eligible after 12 months, valued at roughly $20 k at grant. - **Benefits**: 100 % of employee medical, dental, vision premiums; 401(k) match up to 5 %; unlimited PTO; mental‑health stipend ($500 / yr). - **Professional development**: $2 k/year education budget, covering CPA exam fees, advanced Excel workshops, or data‑visualization certifications. - **Remote‑first freedom**: Work from anywhere in the U.S.; we only require you to attend a quarterly 2‑day in‑person staff retreat in Somerville, Massachusetts (travel and lodging covered). - **Tech allowance**: $150 / month for home office upgrades (monitor, ergonomic chair, etc.). ### A human moment > “When I first joined LumenLedger, I was a night‑owl accountant juggling two jobs. Within three months, the team set up a virtual coffee chat where we all shared our favorite playlists for focus. It sounds silly, but hearing that my colleague in Somerville, Massachusetts was listening to classic jazz while I was doing a deep‑dive on revenue reconciliation made the remote experience feel real. It reminded me we’re people first, numbers second.” – *Mia, Senior Accountant, 2023* ### How we hire 1. **Application** – Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (no more than 300 words) describing a recent accounting challenge you solved. 2. **Phone screen** – 30‑minute conversation with our Finance Lead to discuss your background and answer your questions about culture, tools, and expectations. 3. **Technical assessment** – A take‑home case study (approx. 3 hours) where you’ll reconcile a mock set of transactions in QuickBooks Online and produce a variance analysis in Excel. 4. **Final interview** – 45‑minute video call with the Director of Finance and the CEO (who works out of Somerville, Massachusetts). Expect scenario‑based questions about ASC 606, automation, and cross‑functional collaboration. 5. **Offer** – If all goes well, you’ll receive an offer letter within 5 business days, outlining salary, equity, and start‑date options (we’re flexible on a start‑date between now and 30 days). ### Frequently asked questions - **Do I need to be based in Somerville, Massachusetts?** No. This is a remote role open to candidates anywhere in the U.S. However, we ask that you can attend the quarterly in‑person meetup in Somerville, Massachusetts (travel funded). - **Do you require CPA certification?** A current CPA license is preferred but not mandatory. CPA candidates in good standing are strongly encouraged to apply. - **What is the typical workload during month‑end?** Our team historically closes within 5 business days. You’ll be expected to work extra hours (usually 2‑3 additional hours per day) during the close, but we compensate with flexible PTO and a bonus structure. - **What growth opportunities exist?** LumenLedger promotes from within. Senior accountants often move into Finance Manager or Director roles after 2‑3 years, especially if they demonstrate leadership in automation projects. ### Closing thoughts If you’re an accountant who loves turning a mountain of receipts into clear, actionable insight—and you thrive when you can roll up your sleeves with engineers, product managers, and sales leaders—then you’ll fit right in. Our finance team isn’t just about balancing books; we’re about shaping the financial narrative that drives the entire company forward. We look forward to meeting the next member of our remote accounting family. Apply today and help us write the next chapter of LumenLedger’s growth story—one ledger line at a time. Apply tot his job