Junior Staff Accountant

Are you:

- A rock star candidate?

- Interested in numbers and small business bookkeeping?

- Looking to join a growing, dynamic company?

If so, this opportunity is for you! Step By Step Accounting is looking for an exceptional accountant to join our small but growing team as a Junior Accountant. This role is 90% remote. A resume is required. Applicants MUST be located within a 120 mile radius of the company’s West Fargo, ND headquarters. Training will be provided along with hands-on experience.

WHO WE ARE: Step By Step Accounting is a relatively new full-service and fast growing bookkeeping firm. For more information, check out our website: www.stepbystepaccounting.com. Please note that we do not provide tax or assurance services.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Junior Accountant, you will:

1. Work on a variety of client files in QuickBooks Online doing basic bookkeeping tasks and coding/creating transactions through integrated bank feeds and electronically provided receipts

2. Using the power of artificial intelligence, enter, get approved and process accounts payable items each week

3. Send invoices and receive payments on behalf of clients

4. Process recurring payrolls

5. Perform simple bank account and loan reconciliations

6. Create and enter simple month end journal entries

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

DETAIL-ORIENTED. Clients judge us a lot by our accuracy and precision. The ideal candidate hates making mistakes and is extremely detail oriented.

TECH SAVVY. You will need to be adept with computers and good at figuring out new cutting-edge systems and tools. Excel expertise is preferred. A typing speed of 50 words per minute is required. QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop experience is appreciated, but not required.

AN ADAPTABLE, FAST LEARNER. Every client has a different set of processes and requirements, so each new client is a learning experience. We need someone who feels very comfortable diving in. They should be proactive in figuring things out independently while knowing when to ask for help if needed.

DESIRE TO LEARN AND GROW. An ideal candidate should be constantly working to get better. They should be open to, and actively seek, feedback, and have a can-do positive attitude.

ETHICAL. Our accounting firm holds to high ethical standards which we expect to be followed by our clients and our team members.

WHY JOIN STEP BY STEP ACCOUNTING:

DO WORK THAT MATTERS. The projects you will be working on will be critical to the success of the company and our clients. A client’s business success has a direct and profound impact on themselves, their family, and their community. It is our critical responsibility to serve them well so that they can make the best decisions possible.

FLEXIBLE HOURS AND GENEROUS VACATION/HOLIDAYS. We expect a typical 40 hours of work per week but utilize “Core Hours” of 9 AM – 3 PM Monday through Friday when everyone should be available. In your first year you will receive 3 weeks of vacation, 48 hours of personal leave and 9.5 days of paid holidays (including a floating holiday for your birthday!).

LOTS OF VARIETY. As our company continues to grow, there will be many opportunities to take on new responsibilities and grow professionally. Your work will stay fresh. You will have a diverse portfolio of 10-30 clients (depending on their size) in a broad range of industries ranging from $300,000 - $4,000,000/year in revenues. Clients use a variety of software and applications and all have different goals and personality types. There will always be tons of opportunities to learn new things. Plus, given the pace of change at our company, we can pretty much guarantee that you will never be bored!

GROWTH ORIENTED. At Step By Step Accounting we are growth oriented. It applies to everything we do. We are always pushing to do better, from thinking of new ways to "wow" our clients to discovering opportunities to make internal processes more efficient. Our goal is to add MASSIVE value to our clients and our relentless focus on learning and growing is what will get us there. Every member of our team plays a role. We cannot wait to hear your ideas about how we can do better. If you are looking for a role that gives you ample opportunity to make a big impact -- you have found it.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. Our employees are highly appreciated and valued. Employee benefits include:

• 9.5 paid holidays per year (including Christmas Eve afternoon and the day after Thanksgiving)
• 3 – 5 weeks paid vacation per year based on tenure
• 48 hours of paid personal time per year which can be used for sick days, or doctor appointments (or mental health days!)
• Core Hours of 9 AM – 3 PM Monday through Friday
• $600 per month for health, vision, and dental insurance
• 90% remote working environment – Other 10% of time for occasional in person training and company development activities in West Fargo, ND area
• Paid parental leave
• 8 hours paid annually for firm volunteer activities
• Team celebrations and get-togethers
• Technology Stipend to purchase equipment and cover costs such as internet and cell service
• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend for coffee, lunch, gym, massages, snacks or whatever makes you happy!

Other Details:

Experience:

• None required, but 1-2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable or QuickBooks Online will be given preference

Education:

• 2 year Associates or Bachelor’s degree in any area, business degrees preferred

Language:

• English (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Fargo, ND 58078