About Ignite Spot Accounting

Ignite Spot Accounting provides outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, and CFO services to help businesses gain financial clarity and make smarter decisions. Our U.S.-based team takes on up to 80% of our clients’ accounting tasks—saving them over 230 hours annually—so they can focus on growth.

Founded in 2008 by CEO Eddy Hood, Ignite Spot was built on the belief that business owners need more than just accounting; they need strategic financial support. Today, we serve professional service companies with $1M to $50M in revenue, turning financial data into actionable insights.

We’re a remote-first team committed to work-life balance, meaningful work, and fostering a connected, values-driven culture.

Role Overview

As an Accountant at Ignite Spot, you’ll play a vital role in telling each client’s financial story with clarity and strategic insight. You’ll leverage a modern tech stack and proven processes to deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful financial reporting. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll guide clients in understanding their numbers, identifying opportunities, and making informed business decisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for more than a traditional accountant — we want a strategic thinker who thrives on helping clients succeed and enjoys contributing to a collaborative, solutions-focused team.

You are:

• Curious and engaged: Eager to explore, learn, and provide insights beyond surface-level data
• Detail-oriented and accurate: Delivering high-quality work while balancing efficiency
• Accountable and proactive: Taking ownership of outcomes, managing priorities effectively, and communicating transparently
• Adaptable and solutions-focused: Embracing change and identifying process improvements
• A clear communicator: Building trust through timely, respectful, and client-centered interactions

Key Objectives

• Deliver accurate, timely work that meets client and organizational standards.
• Communicate proactively about progress, challenges, and client updates.
• Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and value.
• Uphold confidentiality, data integrity, and responsible system usage.
• Contribute positively to a supportive, solutions-focused team culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Coaching & Education: Lead coaching calls to explain key financial metrics (e.g., gross profit, inventory turnover, financial trends) and empower clients to confidently understand their finances.
2. Financial Oversight & Review: Review bookkeepers’ work for accuracy, maintain software integrations, handle adjustments, verify reconciliations, and ensure a clean, reliable balance sheet.
3. Process & Systems Management: Oversee accounting processes, implement and monitor improvements, and clearly communicate changes to clients. Manage and optimize clients’ technology stacks, recommend tools, and advise on inventory platforms.
4. Compliance & Payroll: Oversee sales tax systems and payroll processes, recommend HR platforms, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
5. Collaboration & Meetings: Participate in one-on-one meetings with the Director of Accounting and bookkeepers, join bi-monthly Accounting Division Huddles, and work cross-functionally with leadership to ensure services stay within scope and meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of Client Accounting Services experience, or 5 years at Ignite Spot
• QuickBooks Online Level 2 Certification and proficiency with relevant apps and project management tools
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working directly with clients and in a remote environment
• Ability to maintain software certifications within the Ignite Spot stack (additional certifications with approval)

Benefits & Culture

We believe in taking care of our team so they can do their best work and live balanced lives. As a full-time team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Paid time off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Team recognition & engagement: Peer-to-peer recognition platform and regular virtual events to build connection and celebrate success