Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Wheel the World

The Tone:
This is a remote Staff Accountant role at Wheel the World, a travel technology company on a mission to make the world accessible to everyone. The company helps travelers with disabilities discover, plan, and experience accessible travel with confidence. This position is crucial for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing, mission-driven organization, ensuring accurate, organized, and up-to-date financial records. It provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to build a strong accounting foundation and gain hands-on experience in a technology and travel company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Remote
• Team: Works closely with the finance team and collaborates with colleagues across the company.
• Mission: To ensure accurate and organized financial records, supporting the company’s day-to-day operations and growth.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Accounting Operations: Support daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks, ensuring smooth financial flow.
• Perform Reconciliations: Prepare comprehensive bank, credit card, and various other account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
• Support Financial Close: Assist in the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Process Transactions and Documentation: Prepare and record journal entries, review invoices, receipts, and other financial documentation, and assist with vendor and customer payment management.
• Maintain Records and Improve Processes: Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, ensure accurate and organized accounting records, and identify opportunities for enhancing accounting procedures and efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Candidates must possess a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Experience: 0–2 years of accounting experience is required, including valuable accounting internships.
• Skills: Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements; strong Excel or Google Sheets proficiency; strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bonus: Prior experience with accounting systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Xero; familiarity with U.S. GAAP; experience in a startup, technology, travel, or e-commerce business; or experience working with remote or distributed teams.