This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Associate based in the United States.
This role is a key foundational finance position within a growing, remote-first business environment, offering the opportunity to directly shape and support core accounting operations. You will take ownership of day-to-day financial activities, ensuring accurate transaction recording, cash flow visibility, and timely financial processes. Working closely with leadership, you will help establish reliable accounting workflows across invoicing, accounts payable, payroll, and reporting. The role requires strong attention to detail, autonomy, and comfort operating as the primary finance support within a small but expanding organization. It is well suited for someone who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and working independently in a flexible environment. With a modest weekly workload to start, the position offers meaningful exposure and long-term growth potential as the company scales.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Associate based in the United States.
This role is a key foundational finance position within a growing, remote-first business environment, offering the opportunity to directly shape and support core accounting operations. You will take ownership of day-to-day financial activities, ensuring accurate transaction recording, cash flow visibility, and timely financial processes. Working closely with leadership, you will help establish reliable accounting workflows across invoicing, accounts payable, payroll, and reporting. The role requires strong attention to detail, autonomy, and comfort operating as the primary finance support within a small but expanding organization. It is well suited for someone who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and working independently in a flexible environment. With a modest weekly workload to start, the position offers meaningful exposure and long-term growth potential as the company scales.
Accountabilities:
- Record and classify financial transactions using accrual accounting principles, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Monitor daily cash flow and support liquidity planning for ongoing operations
- Prepare and issue customer invoices while tracking payments and managing collections for accounts receivable
- Assist with accounts payable processing, including vendor invoice management and payment preparation
- Support weekly revenue recognition in line with applicable accounting standards and policies
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
- Assist in preparing financial reports, supporting schedules, and internal documentation
- Maintain organized financial records and ensure proper documentation retention
- Process payroll for the company and selected clients as required
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and financial controls
- Support ad-hoc accounting tasks and projects as needed
- Must be based in the United States
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience/certification considered)
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance operations with increasing responsibility
- Strong understanding of accrual accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with accounting software such as Wave (preferred), QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage Intacct
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs)
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to meet deadlines independently
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial data
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment
- Competitive part-time compensation
- Flexible working hours tailored to your schedule
- Fully remote role within the United States
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Opportunity to be the first dedicated finance hire with direct impact on financial operations
- Strong potential for professional growth in a scaling organization