Junior Finance and Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Junior Finance and Accounting Assistant | RemoteHunter

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a fast-growing startup in the artificial intelligence sector, specifically focusing on legal AI solutions, located remotely within the United States. The company develops technology-driven tools to transform litigation workflows, addressing challenges and enhancing efficiency in legal processes. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial analysis, and ensuring smooth finance operations while supporting senior finance staff and executive leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, United States
• Pay: $90000–$120000 yearly
• Team: Supports the finance team and executive leadership, reporting to senior finance staff.
• Mission: This person will maintain accurate financial records and ensure efficient finance operations for an AI legal tech startup.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks Online

What You’ll Actually Do
• Schedules: Prepare various accounting schedules, including those for doubtful accounts, employee bonuses, depreciation, and amortization.
• Receivables: Assist with the full accounts receivable process, from invoice preparation to collections.
• Finance Operations: Support recurring finance functions such as payroll, insurance management, financial filings, audits, and the month-end close process.
• Analysis: Perform financial analyses and assist with budget, forecast, cap table, and equity management under guidance.
• Executive Support: Provide administrative support and handle sensitive information confidentially for executive leadership, while identifying workflow improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, or a related field. Entry-level career with basic knowledge of accounting principles and concepts.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in junior finance or accounting roles, including experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Skills: Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets, strong organizational and multitasking skills, analytical and data-driven mindset, ability to operate autonomously and take initiative.
• Bonus: Experience with Ramp or payroll platforms.