Senior Accounting & Finance Specialist

Senior Accounting & Finance Specialist
Position Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (Remote)
About ReviewBuzz:
Review Buzz is a fully remote, U.S.-based company with approximately 20 team members. We help businesses grow through customer engagement and reputation management. We're looking for an experienced Accounting & Finance Manager to build and own our finance function.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working independently and wants to make a meaningful impact in a growing company. You'll serve as our sole finance professional, managing day-to-day accounting while providing leadership with accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and business insights.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Operations:
Own the complete accounting cycle from transaction entry through month-end close
Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Reconcile bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts
Maintain the general ledger
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
Manage expense reporting and ensure company credit card purchases are appropriate, properly categorized, and supported
Payroll:
Process payroll accurately and on time
Maintain payroll records
Coordinate payroll tax reporting and compliance requirements as needed
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Develop annual budgets
Maintain rolling forecasts
Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow
Prepare monthly management reports and financial dashboards
Identify trends and opportunities to improve financial performance
Support leadership with financial modeling and decision-making
Compliance & Controls:
Maintain internal financial controls
Ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards and applicable regulations
Coordinate year-end financial activities and work with external tax professionals when necessary
Prepare documentation for audits, lenders, or investors
Business Partnership:
Provide timely financial reporting to company leadership
Prepare financial information requested by investors or lenders
Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and financial visibility
Help leadership understand the financial impact of strategic decisions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must haves:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Experience managing the full accounting cycle independently
Strong understanding of U.S. accounting principles (GAAP)
Experience preparing financial statements
Budgeting and forecasting experience
Payroll processing experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Preferred:
CPA or equivalent accounting designation
Experience serving as the sole accounting or finance professional in a small business
Experience supporting companies in the US with $1M-$10M in annual revenue
SaaS, technology, or digital marketing industry experience
Experience working with remote and international teams
We're looking for someone who:
Is highly organized and detail-oriented
Takes ownership and works with minimal supervision
Enjoys building and improving financial processes
Can communicate financial information clearly to non-financial leaders
Thinks beyond bookkeeping and contributes to business decisions
Is proactive, dependable, and solutions-oriented
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
Within your first year, you will:
Establish reliable monthly financial reporting
Deliver accurate and timely financial statements
Improve visibility into cash flow and company performance
Maintain accurate payroll and accounting records
Keep receivables and payables current
Build dependable budgets and financial forecasts
Provide leadership with meaningful financial insights that support growth
Help create scalable financial systems as the company continues to grow
WHY JOIN REVIEWBUZZ:
Fully remote work environment
Opportunity to build and own the finance function
Work directly with company leadership
Make a measurable impact on a growing business
Collaborate with an international team

Work arrangement
Yes