Remote Senior Accountant - U.S. Tax & Payroll

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Ascenturi (formerly Sales Match), a rapidly growing BPO business that grew to over 100 team members globally in under a year.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high growth role, work with U.S.-based leaders, and help shape the systems and team culture from the ground up.

We are looking for a highly skilled person who is excited to join a rapidly growing company and build an Accounting department from scratch. This is a high-growth leadership role with significant autonomy, ownership, and upward mobility.

You will manage full-cycle accounting for U.S. clients, oversee tax filings (including K-1s and foreign partner structures), run payroll, support entity setup (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp), and create scalable systems that will support the company's expansion. As the business grows, you will take the lead in hiring, training, and developing a full accounting team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of U.S. accounting and tax experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants a long-term role where they can grow into senior leadership.

Perks & Benefits

• Fully remote, work-from-home role
• Major growth potential opportunity to become Director or Head of Accounting
• Direct involvement in building processes, systems, and a full team
• High autonomy with real decision-making authority
• Supportive culture that rewards ownership, initiative, and problem-solving

Job Responsibilities

High-Growth Leadership & Team Building

• Build the Accounting department from the ground up, including future hiring and training
• Develop scalable workflows, systems, and SOPs
• Introduce automation tools and process improvements to increase efficiency
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance guidance as the team expands
• Play a key strategic role in the company's rapid growth and operational infrastructure

Full-Cycle Accounting

• Oversee daily and monthly accounting operations for multiple U.S. entities
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, accruals, and reporting
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Establish internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance

Tax Preparation & Compliance

• Prepare and file federal and state tax returns (1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065)
• Prepare K-1s, including for foreign partners
• Handle quarterly estimated taxes and compliance calendars
• File payroll taxes, W-2s, 941/940, 1099-NEC, and 1096 forms
• Review and respond to IRS or state notices when needed
• Ensure IRS and GAAP compliance in all accounting work

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll using systems like Gusto, ADP, QuickBooks Payroll, etc.
• Ensure proper worker classification (W-2 vs. 1099)
• Manage payroll tax filings and year-end compliance

Entity Setup & Advisory

• Support clients with LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and Partnership setup
• Apply for TIN for foreign owners.
• Assist with EIN registration, S-Corp elections, state filings, and compliance
• Advise clients on best entity structures based on tax and operational needs
• Assist with foreign-owned U.S. entity obligations and withholding requirements

Client Management & Communication

• Serve as the main point of contact for accounting and tax matters
• Present clear financial insights, recommendations, and analysis
• Manage deadlines and deliverables across multiple clients
• Build long-term client relationships based on trust and expertise

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of U.S. accounting and tax filing experience
• Strong experience with corporate and partnership returns (1120, 1120-S, 1065, K-1s)
• Hands-on experience preparing filings for 1099s, W-2s, payroll taxes, and foreign partner structures
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, and payroll platforms
• Demonstrated ability to create systems or processes from scratch
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• High sense of ownership and accountability

Preferred

• CPA or EA certification is a plus
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff
• Knowledge of multi-state filings and foreign-owned U.S. entity rules
• Experience with accounting automation tools or CRMs