Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Process outgoing payments in accordance with financial policies and procedures.

• Verify vendor invoices for accuracy and send them to department managers for approval.

• Manage the onboarding of new vendors into the accounts payable system and address vendor inquiries.

• Execute monthly amortizations and review invoices for quarterly and year-end accruals.

• Record bank debits and payments accurately.

• Reconcile accounts payable and cash accounts within the ERP system.

• Prepare journal entries for reclassifications, adjustments, and record manual accounts payable entries.

• Process 1099 forms at year-end.

• Address various accounts payable inquiries from within the organization, including JIRA tickets.

• Handle staff expense reimbursements in the expense reporting system, ensuring compliance with Candid’s Travel & Expense Policy.

• Reconcile corporate card statements with submitted expense reports.

• Reconcile the “Other Refunds/Reimbursements” account and inform employees of amounts due.

• Maintain Candid’s accounts payable and employee reimbursement systems (Tipalti and Nexonia), ensuring accurate mapping of GL accounts, project codes, vendors, and departments/divisions.

• Organize employee training sessions to introduce new system upgrades and replacements, and provide a comprehensive user guide.

• Collaborate with staff and managers to resolve accounts payable and expense report issues.

• Generate regular and ad hoc reports detailing accounts payable and other expenses.

• Under the guidance of the Sr. Accounting Manager, implement process enhancements and document procedures.

• Partner with the Sr. Accountant to prepare audit schedules, compile supporting documentation, and ensure timely responses to auditor requests.

• Serve as backup for the Sr. Accountant.

• Maintain and update relevant schedules and reports as assigned by the Sr. Accountant.

• Undertake special projects as directed by the Sr. Accounting Manager and Sr. Accountant.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a focus in Finance or Accounting.

• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounting, with knowledge of 1099 reporting.

• At least 3 years of experience working effectively in a fully remote setting.

• Familiarity with financial systems such as ERP (NetSuite or similar), Accounts Payable (Tipalti or similar), and Expense Reporting (Nexonia or similar).

• Strong grasp of accounting principles, standards & practices, and data reconciliation procedures.

• Proficient in Zoom and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); advanced Excel skills are preferred.

• Ability to work independently, achieve results without in-person supervision, and manage multiple priorities concurrently.

• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with a strong focus on accuracy.

• Must be a self-starter, reliable, conscientious, and discreet.

• Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities, along with a proactive approach and sense of ownership.

• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

• Respect for Candid's culture of meeting deadlines through flexibility during closing periods.

• Willingness to take on additional duties and special projects as needed/requested.

• Sensitivity and respect for racial, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural differences.

• Champion and embody Candid’s core values: We are driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).

• Retirement contribution with an additional matching option.

• Paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.

• Paid leave time (PTO, compassionate leave, volunteer, holiday, parental).

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Pre-tax transit benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Supplemental insurance options.

• Summer hours.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligible employer.