Accounting Specialist

Location: Kalispell, MT (Hybrid/In-Office Option Available)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Compensation: starting at $23/hour DOE

We're A Different Kind of Accounting Firm

At Elevated Advisory & Accounting, we're not a transactional, box-checking firm. We take a concierge-style, human-first approach - meaning we don't just process numbers, we understand the businesses behind them. We're outcome-oriented, proactive, and always looking for smarter, more innovative ways to deliver real value. We meet our clients where they are and help them rise higher - with clarity, strategy, and confidence. That same mindset shapes our internal culture. We collaborate. We communicate clearly. We take ownership. And we expect each team member to think critically, move work forward, and care about the impact they're making.

If you want to build a meaningful career at a firm that values initiative, innovation, and real relationships, you'll feel right at home here.

Who Thrives Here

This role is not for someone who simply completes assigned tasks and waits for direction.

It's for someone who manages themselves as well as they manage their work.

Is Self-Led & Forward-Moving

You don't wait to be told what to do. If something feels unclear, incomplete, or inefficient, you move it forward. You ask thoughtful questions, propose solutions, and follow through until it's resolved. You manage your time and priorities intentionally, without needing constant oversight.

Is Comfortable with Ambiguity

Accounting requires precision - but it's not always black and white. Client situations evolve. Information can be incomplete. Priorities shift. You stay calm, think critically, and make sound decisions even when the path isn't perfectly defined.

Takes Ownership of Outcomes

You don't just "do the work." You own the result. You close loops. You communicate proactively. You take responsibility for your client portfolio, your deadlines, and your workflow - ensuring things move forward without reminders.

Communicates Exceptionally

You build trust through clarity and consistency. Clients and teammates always know where things stand. You anticipate questions before they're asked and keep stakeholders informed.

Is Growth-Oriented

You want a career, not just a job. You welcome feedback. You refine your systems. You actively pursue development and enjoy improving your craft.

Manages Multiple Priorities Without Dropping Details

You can balance competing deadlines while maintaining precision and professionalism. You know how to prioritize what matters most and structure your day to meet expectations.

Your Impact

Drive Client Financial Success

You'll manage a portfolio of clients and take responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of their financial information.

Prepare accurate monthly financial reports

Process payroll with precision and compliance

Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies

Communicate proactive updates and identify issues early

Maintain strong, trust-based client relationships

This isn't a "wait to be told" kind of role. We need someone who naturally moves work forward, stays on top of their clients, and makes sure things don't quietly stall.

Deliver Technical Excellence

Enter and reconcile transactions accurately

Collect and process payroll data, calculate deductions, and submit required filings

Prepare clear, reliable financial statements for decision-making

Maintain compliance with GAAP and payroll tax regulations

Support special projects and firm initiatives as needed

We value precision but we also value judgement. When something doesn't add up, you investigate, communicate, and resolve it.

Required Skills & Experience

2+ years of payroll and bookkeeping experience (public accounting preferred)

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online

Strong understanding of payroll processing, deductions, commissions, and tax filings

Experience with bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations

Thorough understanding of payroll laws and IRS compliance requirements

Experience with Google Workspace

What Success Looks Like Here

You proactively communicate before being asked.

You take full ownership of your client portfolio.

You close loops and follow through consistently.

You look for better systems - not just completed tasks.

You don't just flag problems, you propose solutions.

You contribute to a team that steps up for one another.

What We Offer

Competitive Benefits

7 Paid Holidays (including your birthday!)

PTO accrual after 3 months of employment

Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match

Professional certification support & performance bonuses

Traditional Group Health Insurance with 50% premium coverage (employee-only)

Revive Wellness Benefit (100% employer-paid): Telehealth primary care, access to up to 1,000 covered medications, and personalized health management support - no copays, no deductibles, zero out-of-pocket cost

Monthly Phone Reimbursement: $35/month toward your mobile phone expenses

A Place to Grow

Mentorship from our growth-focused CEO

Clear career advancement pathways

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to a wide variety of industries and business models

We are looking for someone who wants to build a future here. Growth and leadership opportunities expand with consistent ownership and initiative.

Culture That Makes Work Fun

Convenient downtown Kalispell location

Hybrid or in-office flexibility after the designated training period

Full remote work setup provided

Flexible scheduling within reason

Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

Team events and celebrations

Comfortable and elevated casual dress code

And just as important as the perks - we're genuinely collaborative. We step in for each other. We communicate openly. We don't take ourselves too seriously. We celebrate the wins and support each other through the challenges.

Ready to Join Us?

This is a hybrid role based in Kalispell, MT. Applicants outside the area will be automatically declined unless your cover letter clearly states you are relocating. At this time, we do not cover relocation expenses.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter answering:

Why Elevated stands out to you and how you see yourself contributing to our culture.

Your technical experience with bookkeeping and payroll (including platforms used).

A time you moved something forward without being asked - and what the outcome was.

Department

Accounting Department

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

Starting at $23/hr DOE

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