Remote Accountant Jobs in McKinney, Texas
• *Job Title:** Remote Remote Accountant
- *Location:** Remote — based in McKinney, Texas
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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 McKinney 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 Texas 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 McKinney 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 Texas 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 McKinney and broader Texas 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 PT (including McK