Accountant, Financial Reporting

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Full-Charge Bookkeeper to oversee our day-to-day financial operations, inventory accounting, multi-state sales tax compliance, and month-end close.

Reporting directly to the General Manager
, you will be a key financial partner in keeping our operational books clean, accurate, and audit-ready. This position offers the flexibility of mostly remote work
, but candidates must be located within driving distance of Bradenton, FL for occasional in-person working sessions, inventory reviews, or strategy check-ins.

We currently operate in Quick Books Online and will be migrating to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in the near future. The ideal candidate has deep experience with FIFO inventory costing
, works comfortably within U.S. GAAP
, and brings a structured approach to multi-state sales tax.

• Inventory & Cost Accounting (FIFO):
  • Manage perpetual inventory records and calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) using the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) methodology.
  • Reconcile physical inventory counts against general ledger records; log necessary shrinkage, damage, or valuation adjustments.
  • Enforce 3-way matching across purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor bills.
• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & GAAP Month-End Close:
  • Execute a disciplined month-end close checklist (bank/credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and depreciation) strictly adhering to U.S. GAAP
    .
  • Manage AP/AR workflows and partner with the General Manager to monitor weekly cash flow.
  • Produce and deliver monthly financial reporting packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) alongside variance notes for management review.
• Multi-State Sales Tax Compliance:
  • Track state economic nexus thresholds across all active sales channels.
  • Reconcile, prepare, and file recurring monthly/quarterly multi-state sales and use tax returns accurately and on time.
  • Collect and maintain valid customer resale and tax-exemption certificates.
• Systems & ERP Implementation:
  • Maintain clean, organized data inside Quick Books Online
    .
  • Assist the General Manager and implementation partners with chart of accounts mapping, data migration cleanup, and system testing during our upcoming transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    .

• Location Requirement: Reside within commuting distance of Bradenton, FL (Manatee or Sarasota County) and be available for occasional in-person meetings.
• Experience: 4–6+ years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience, specifically within an inventory-based environment (wholesale, distribution, retail, or e-commerce).
• Inventory & Accounting Mastery: Demonstrated expertise with FIFO inventory valuation
  , landed cost allocation, and standard accrual‑basis GAAP.
• Software
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Advanced proficiency in Quick Books Online
    .
  • Exposure to, or strong aptitude for learning and transitioning to,
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or comparable mid-market ERPs).
  • Hands‑on experience filing multi‑state sales taxes (via state DOR portals or platforms like Tax Jar/Avalara).
  • Experience with PEO platforms (especially Justworks
    ) is a strong plus.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, multi‑tab reconciliations).
• Education & Credentials: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred;
  Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or Quick Books Pro Advisor certification is a plus.