Accountant

Job Title: Accountant (Contractor)

Location: Remote – Open to residents of Canada and the United States only

Contract Terms: Long-term contractor (1099 / T4A). Hourly/project-based rate. Expected range 10–25 hrs/week initially, with the intention of growing into full-time hours as client demand increases.

Company Overview
Blanchard Executive Solutions (BES) is a management consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides fractional CFO and COO services to early-stage technology startups. We partner with founders to strengthen financial strategy, streamline operations, and support fundraising initiatives. Our clients are primarily venture-backed startups in sectors like cybersecurity and SaaS, and we are committed to helping them scale with confidence. As a boutique consultancy, we value professionalism, adaptability, and collaboration—qualities we also look for in our contractors.

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our finance team. While this is initially a contract role, we are looking for someone eager to grow with the organization and transition into a long-term position. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment. This is a client facing role, often requiring video meetings with internal management and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain and update general ledger entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Prepare and maintain accounting records, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements
• Collaborate with other departments to gather and verify financial data
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards
• Provide ad-hoc financial and administrative support to the accounting team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software
• Strong spreadsheet skills (Excel & Google Sheets)
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment

Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable accounting experience, work with a supportive and collaborative team, and build a long-term career path within Blanchard Executive Solutions. We believe in investing in our people and rewarding strong performance with opportunities for advancement.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Selection is made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the United States and Canada.