Accounting Associate
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Part-Time Accounting Associate with NorthstarPMO, managing financial operations in a fully remote role. Seeking detail-oriented candidate for fundamental accounting tasks with significant growth potential.
Responsibilities:
- Transaction Classification: Accurately classify and record financial transactions in accordance with established accounting principles, utilizing the accrual method of accounting.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage daily cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
- Invoicing & Accounts Receivable: Prepare and issue customer invoices, monitor payment statuses, and proactively follow up on outstanding accounts to ensure timely collections.
- Accounts Payable Support: Assist with processing vendor invoices and preparing payments as needed.
- Revenue Recognition: Accurately recognize revenue on a weekly basis, adhering to relevant accounting standards and the accrual method.
- Reconciliations: Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Financial Reporting Support: Prepare supporting schedules and assist with the preparation of various financial reports as required.
- Record Keeping: Maintain organized and accessible financial records and documentation.
- Process Improvement: Identify and suggest improvements to accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Payroll: Run payroll for the company, and for some of its clients.
- Perform other ad-hoc accounting tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be based in the United States.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field preferred; Associate's degree or relevant accounting certification with demonstrated experience may be considered.
- At least 2 years of progressive experience managing key financial functions for a similar business, demonstrating significant autonomy and accountability.
- Must have practical experience with and a solid understanding of the accrual method of accounting.
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with Wave accounting software is strongly preferred; experience with other accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Intacct) is also acceptable.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a proven capacity to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage financial processes effectively, reporting directly to the owner.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow within the finance function.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive part-time compensation
- Flexible working hours that fit your schedule
- Fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within the U.S.
- 401K plan to help you plan for your future
- Significant growth potential within a rapidly expanding company
- The unique opportunity to be the foundational finance hire, making a direct and significant impact on the company's financial operations and future.
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