Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting Associate | RemoteHunter

The Tone:
This is a full-time Accounting Associate role, located remotely within the United States. The client organization operates within the finance and accounting services sector, supporting progressive causes and mission-driven entities. This role is crucial for managing core transactional accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, and contributing directly to the organization’s financial integrity and operational efficiency. The company emphasizes transparency, work-life balance, and inclusivity while serving its clients.

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

• Team: Reports to the Finance Director
• Mission: Manages core transactional accounting functions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, supporting the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks Online, Justworks, Bill.com, Ramp, Google Sheets, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Receivable Management: Oversee the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including accurate invoicing, timely payment posting, diligent monitoring of outstanding balances, and proactive collection efforts.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Manage all accounts payable tasks, such as vendor onboarding, facilitating invoice approval, efficient payment processing, and thorough vendor reconciliation.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain precise general ledger records for revenue, expenditures, and paid media spend, ensuring proper classification and up-to-date financial information.
• Month-End Close Support: Assist in critical month-end close activities, performing tasks such as bank and credit card reconciliations and preparing necessary journal entries.
• Financial Reporting & Policy: Prepare essential financial information for various reporting needs and tax filings, and collaborate on updating fiscal policies and procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant field, or an associate’s degree combined with pertinent experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in managing transactional accounting functions and providing finance-related administrative support.
• Skills: Highly organized with strong attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information professionally, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and capacity to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Bonus: Experience with QuickBooks Online, Justworks, Bill.com, and Ramp; experience in startup or growth environments.