Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting Associate | RemoteHunter

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at an organization operating within the finance and accounting services space, located remotely. This company provides detailed, accurate, and timely financial management and accounting support to mission-driven entities, particularly those supporting progressive causes. This Accounting Associate role is critical to the organization’s financial integrity and operational efficiency, managing core transactional accounting functions. The company emphasizes transparency, work-life balance, and inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment with a unionized team and a focus on growth and sustainable operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote – United States

• Team: Reports to the Finance Director
• Mission: This person ensures the accuracy and completeness of financial records by managing core transactional accounting functions.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks Online, Justworks, Bill.com, Ramp, Google Sheets, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Management: Process accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment posting, monitoring, and collection efforts, and manage accounts payable tasks such as vendor onboarding, invoice approval, and payment processing.
• Transactional Accounting: Post payroll reports and accurately allocate payroll expenses by class, ensuring proper categorization of all financial transactions.
• Month-End Close Support: Assist in essential month-end close activities, including performing bank and credit card reconciliations and preparing necessary journal entries.
• Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive general ledger records for revenue, expenditures, and paid media spend, and prepare financial information for reporting and tax filings.
• Process Improvement & Analysis: Conduct transaction research, support ad hoc financial reporting, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and overall efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant field. An associate’s degree combined with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience: Experience with QuickBooks Online, Justworks, Bill.com, and Ramp is preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency with Google Sheets and Excel, highly organized with strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with deadlines, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Bonus: Experience in startup or growth environments is a plus, along with the ability to provide finance-related administrative support.