Remote Accountant Jobs in Champaign, Illinois

• *Job Title:** Remote Remote Accountant

• *Location:** Remote — based in Champaign, Illinois

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About the Role

We are seeking a detail‑driven Remote Accountant to join our fast‑growing Finance team. In this role, you will be the financial steward for a portfolio of $150 M+ in annual revenue, ensuring that every transaction from Champaign to our global client base is recorded accurately, reported on time, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and state regulations. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will partner with our senior leadership, tax specialists, and product managers to translate raw data into actionable insight that drives profitability and strategic decision‑making. Your work will directly impact cash‑flow forecasting, budgeting cycles, and the financial health of a company that prides itself on transparency and agility. --- Key Responsibilities -

Maintain and reconcile the general ledger

in

QuickBooks Online

and

NetSuite

, delivering month‑end close reports within a 5‑day window. -

Prepare and file quarterly and annual tax filings

for the corporation and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with both federal and Illinois tax codes. -

Produce weekly cash‑flow statements

and variance analyses using

Excel

and

Power BI

, presenting findings to the CFO and senior leadership in a 30‑minute virtual meeting. -

Manage accounts payable and receivable

cycles, overseeing vendor onboarding through

Gusto

and

ADP

, and reducing DSO by at least 2 days each quarter. -

Support the budgeting process

, collaborating with product teams in

Asana

to gather line‑item forecasts and integrating them into the annual operating plan. -

Conduct internal audits

on expense reports and inventory counts, identifying at least three process improvement opportunities per year. -

Coordinate with external auditors

to supply documentation and resolve queries, achieving a clean audit opinion with zero material findings. -

Automate repetitive bookkeeping tasks

by building macros and scripts in

Excel VBA

, targeting a 15 % reduction in manual entry time. -

Assist the senior tax accountant

in researching and applying new tax credits specific to the Champaign market, aiming for $250K+ in savings annually. -

Provide financial analysis for ad‑hoc projects

, such as pricing models and cost‑benefit studies, leveraging

Power BI dashboards

that are shared company‑wide. -

Mentor junior staff accountants

on best practices for reconciliation, documentation, and regulatory compliance, fostering a culture of continuous learning. --- Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification

required

. -

3–5 years

of professional experience as a staff accountant, bookkeeper, or financial analyst in a SaaS or tech‑enabled services environment. - Proven expertise with

QuickBooks Online

and

NetSuite

; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros). - Hands‑on experience preparing

tax returns

for corporations and understanding of Illinois tax regulations. - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate numbers into clear, concise narratives for non‑financial stakeholders. - Proficiency with

Power BI

for data visualization, and familiarity with

Slack

and

Zoom

for remote collaboration. - Ability to work independently across time zones, managing a full workload with

85 % async communication

and

15 % live meetings

. --- Preferred Qualifications - Additional certifications such as

CMA

,

EA

, or

CTP

. - Experience with

Xero

or

Sage Intacct

as complementary accounting platforms. - Prior exposure to

revenue recognition

under ASC 606 and subscription‑based billing models. - Demonstrated success implementing

process automation

(e.g., RPA, Zapier) that delivered measurable efficiency gains. - Leadership experience managing a small team of accountants or bookkeepers. - Direct experience working with clients or subsidiaries located in Champaign and broader Illinois region. --- Compensation & Benefits -

Salary Range:

$85,000 – $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and certifications. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (employee + 75 % family contribution). - 401(k) plan with a 4 % employer match and a Roth option. - Unlimited PTO policy plus paid holidays; additional

$1,200 annual remote work stipend

for home‑office setup (desk, ergonomic chair, monitor). - Quarterly professional development stipend of

$1,500

for courses, conferences, or certification exams. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness allowance, and a company‑wide “learning day” each quarter. --- Work Setup -

Time Zones:

Primary collaboration occurs between 8 AM – 12 PM Pacific Time (PT) to align with our West Coast leadership, but flexible hours are supported as long as core coverage is maintained. -

Core Hours:

9 AM – 11 AM P