This is a remote position.
Job Title: QuickBooks Online / R365 Accounting Lead (Pack Leader)
Location: Remote Kenya (Nairobi-based)
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Work Hours: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time (flexible as needed)
About the Role
Our client is recruiting a senior-level Accounting Lead (Pack Leader) to support a fast-growing U.S.-based accounting firm serving multi-unit restaurant and franchise clients.
This is not a basic bookkeeping role. We are looking for someone who brings more experience confidence and insight and who can operate with a high degree of independence. The ideal candidate will not just complete tasks accurately but will also understand the bigger accounting picture identify issues proactively and provide sound judgment on how work should be person will likely work across both QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Restaurant365 (R365) so we are looking for someone who is comfortable navigating multiple systems and can adapt quickly in a growing process-driven environment.
The ideal candidate is technically strong in accounting fundamentals confident in managing full-cycle accounting with minimal supervision and eager to help scale a modern accounting operation. This role is suited for someone who wants to take ownership improve systems and grow into a leadership position within a high-growth tech-forward environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting Leadership Across QBO and R365
Independently manage full-cycle accounting across QuickBooks Online and overtime Restaurant365
Maintain clean accurate audit-ready financial records
Oversee accruals sales tax filings and tip accounting
Prepare and review monthly financial statements:
Profit & Loss
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve issues
Clean up and restructure books where necessary
Ensure financial reporting supports scalability and operational insight
Demonstrate strong ownership of the balance sheet and confidence in explaining
accounting treatment and recommendations
2. Senior-Level Judgment and Independent Execution
Go beyond task completion by bringing insight judgment and problem-solving ability to the role
Work with limited supervision and make sound accounting decisions independently
Flag risks inconsistencies and process gaps before they become larger issues
Provide thoughtful recommendations on accounting workflow improvements and reporting accuracy
Serve as a stronger more experienced accounting partner who can contribute at a level above routine bookkeeping support
3. Restaurant & Multi-Unit Accounting Support
Support multi-location restaurant and franchise clients
Manage restaurant-specific accounting complexities including:
Tip allocation and reporting
Sales tax tracking and reconciliation
Multi-unit reporting structures
Cost of goods sold (COGS) and food & beverage tracking
Understand restaurant workflows POS systems and operational terminology
Restaurant industry exposure is highly valued
4. R365 Transition & Systems Development
Support ongoing work and future transition between QuickBooks Online and Restaurant365
Learn and become highly effective in R365 (training provided where needed)
Assist in data cleanup system configuration and reporting optimization
Contribute to building scalable accounting systems and processes across platforms
A willingness to learn new platforms and embrace change is essential
5. Process Improvement & Technology Enablement
Develop and document accounting workflows and SOPs
Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Evaluate automation tools and integrations within the accounting tech stack
Contribute to AI-enabled accounting workflows and process optimization
Thrive in a tech-forward environment where curiosity and innovation are encouraged
6. Collaboration & Communication
Work directly with U.S.-based leadership and accounting team members
Provide proactive updates and communicate financial issues clearly and confidently
Meet deadlines and manage workload independently
Operate effectively within U.S. Eastern Time business hours
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
CPA ACCA or equivalent professional certification
Minimum 5 to 6 years of hands-on accounting experience with clear evidence of increasing responsibility
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online
Clear neutral-sounding English; able to communicate concisely with U.S.-based teams.
Willingness and ability to work across QBO
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
Excellent written and spoken English
Demonstrated strength in core accounting fundamentals (accruals reconciliations balance sheet management)
Ability to independently analyze and review financial statements
Strong understanding of U.S. accounting best practices (GAAP familiarity preferred)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Restaurant franchise or hospitality industry exposure preferred
Interest in AI automation and emerging accounting technologies
Proven accounting capability maturity and professional confidence are prioritized
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting clients
Clear neutral-sounding English; able to communicate concisely with U.S.-based teams
Willingness and ability to work across R365
Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant operations
Exposure to Restaurant365 (R365)
Experience in fast-growing or startup environments
Experience leading accounting cleanups process improvements or system transitions
Personal Attributes
Ownership-Oriented Takes initiative and executes without constant supervision
Insight-Driven Understands the why behind the numbers and can offer sound
accounting judgment
Confident & Independent Brings maturity professional confidence and the ability to
make decisions
Adaptable Thrives in evolving systems and changing priorities
Tech-Curious Excited about AI automation and modern accounting platforms
Growth-Minded Interested in expanding responsibility and long-term leadership
opportunities
Work Environment & Culture
This is a high-growth evolving accounting environment serving restaurant clients. Systems are
continuously improving and technology plays a central role in how work is performed.
The selected candidate will be supported locally by our client while working
day-to-day with a team that values:
Innovation
Courage
Accountability
Collaboration
This role offers long-term growth potential within a modern tech-enabled accounting operation.
Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field CPA ACCA or equivalent professional certification Minimum 5 to 6 years of hands-on accounting experience with clear evidence of increasing responsibility Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online Willingness and ability to work across QBO Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets Excellent written and spoken English Demonstrated strength in core accounting fundamentals (accruals reconciliations balance sheet management) Ability to independently analyze and review financial statements Strong understanding of U.S. accounting best practices (GAAP familiarity preferred) High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently in a remote environment Restaurant franchise or hospitality industry exposure preferred Interest in AI automation and emerging accounting technologies Proven accounting capability maturity and professional confidence are prioritized Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting clients Willingness and ability to work across R365 Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant operations Exposure to Restaurant365 (R365) Experience in fast-growing or startup environments Experience leading accounting cleanups process improvements or system transitions Personal Attributes Ownership-Oriented Takes initiative and executes without constant supervision Insight-Driven Understands the why behind the numbers and can offer sound accounting judgment Confident & Independent Brings maturity professional confidence and the ability to make decisions Adaptable Thrives in evolving systems and changing priorities Tech-Curious Excited about AI automation and modern accounting platforms Growth-Minded Interested in expanding responsibility and long-term leadership opportunities Work Environment & Culture This is a high-growth evolving accounting environment serving restaurant clients. Systems are continuously improving and technology plays a central role in how work is performed. The selected candidate will be supported locally by our client while working day-to-day with a team that values: Innovation Courage Accountability Collaboration This role offers long-term growth potential within a modern tech-enabled accounting operation. Compensation & Benefits Competitive Salary: Performance bonuses Remote work flexibility Career advancement opportunities
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field CPA ACCA or equivalent professional certification Minimum 5 to 6 years of hands-on accounting experience with clear evidence ofincreasing responsibility Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online Willingness and ability to work across QBO Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets Excellent written and spoken English Demonstrated strength in core accounting fundamentals (accruals reconciliationsbalan
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