Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (Full-Time)

Liger Zelaya Financial & Tax Advisors
📍 Remote (U.S.-Based | Must Work U.S. Hours)

About Us

Liger Zelaya Financial & Tax Advisors is a boutique, family-run CPA & CFO advisory firm helping business owners, high-income earners, and investors build profitable, scalable, and tax-efficient businesses.

We go beyond bookkeeping.

We provide financial clarity, forecasting, and strategic insight — acting as a true partner in our clients’ growth.

The Opportunity (Bottom Line)

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant who can own the day-to-day accounting while also contributing to financial insights, forecasting, and client advisory.

This is not just a data-entry role — you’ll help turn numbers into meaningful business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

📊 Accounting & Reconciliations

• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile key accounts including payroll, liabilities, and intercompany accounts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple clients

💼 Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure financials are clean, accurate, and ready for tax and advisory use

📈 Forecasting & Planning

• Assist in building financial forecasts and budgets
• Analyze forecast vs. actual performance and provide insights
• Support clients and internal team with forward-looking financial guidance

🧠 Advisory Support

• Prepare management reports, notes, and presentation decks for client meetings
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Collaborate with tax and advisory teams to support client strategy

⚙️ Systems & Process Improvement

• Work across multiple accounting platforms (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reporting efficiency
• Help standardize processes as the firm scales

Qualifications

✅ Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 2–3 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with reconciliations (bank, payroll, liabilities)
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar)
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills

🔥 Preferred

• Experience working with multiple clients or in a firm environment
• Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, or financial modeling
• Experience creating management reports or presentations
• CPA candidate or pursuing certification

What We’re Looking For

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical mindset — able to interpret, not just prepare numbers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Clear communicator who can simplify financial information
• Someone who wants to grow into a client-facing advisory role

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to CFO-level advisory and financial strategy
• Experience working with growth-focused businesses and high earners
• Opportunity to expand beyond accounting into forecasting and planning
• A collaborative, family-run environment focused on excellence and growth

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Remote flexibility (U.S. hours required)
• Performance-based incentives (as role evolves)

Final Note

If you’re looking to move beyond basic accounting and step into a role where your work directly impacts business decisions and growth, this is the opportunity.

We’re building a firm where accounting is not just compliance — it’s a strategic advantage.