Senior Remote Accountant – Bookkeeping, Payroll & Tax (U.S.)

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Job Title : Remote Senior Accountant - U.S. Tax & Payroll

Company : Ascenturi (formerly Sales Match)〡LinkedIn〡Website

Location : Remote – Work from Home

Schedule : U.S. Time Zones

Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Summary :

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