International Press of Boston, Inc. Accounting Compliance & Tax Specialist Remote · Contractor Company website

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International Press of Boston, Inc. is a scholarly publishing company founded in 1992, and based in Somerville, Massachusetts (near to Harvard University). We currently publish 26 peer-reviewed journals and two annual books dealing with various fields of current research in pure and applied mathematics. We also publish high-level mathematics and mathematical physics book titles, including monographs, textbooks, and several long-running book series. International Press draws its editors and authors from a worldwide network of talent which includes many of the most notable and important mathematicians in their respective fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Oversight & Optimization: Audit and optimize the QuickBooks Online setup to ensure professional standards and best practices.
• Financial Auditing & Internal Controls: 
• Perform monthly reconciliations and cross-verify the Statement of Account (SOA) against Revenue and Sales data.
• Ensure P&L accuracy through correct expense categorization and provide guidance on state tax disputes.
• Payroll & Tax Compliance: Review all Gusto payroll inputs and multi-state tax filings (US) for accuracy before final processing.
• Customer Support: Light email support such as processing payments and invoicing customers (as needed).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Accounting Expertise: Significant experience in professional accounting (CPA or equivalent experience preferred).
• Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Gusto.
• Tax Knowledge: Advanced understanding of multi-state taxes (US) and business compliance.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to identify accounting discrepancies and perform deep-dive internal audits.