Accounting Associate

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle in Ramp, which includes making vendor onboarding decisions, reviewing bills, and managing approval routing and payment timing.

• Assess vendor documentation for thoroughness and compliance, addressing discrepancies directly with vendors.

• Ascertain correct account coding for complex or unclear transactions across various departments.

• Detect and analyze irregularities in vendor billing to determine if escalation is necessary.

• Examine corporate card transactions and expense reports for adherence to policy and authorize exceptions within set limits.

• Implement IRS reimbursement guidelines and the company's travel and expense policy, educate employees, and clarify ambiguous situations.

• Spot patterns of expense non-compliance and propose enhancements to policies or processes.

• Manage monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, identify root causes of discrepancies, and take corrective measures.

• Prepare journal entries, supporting schedules, and accruals for month-end closing activities.

• Maintain reconciliation documentation that is audit-ready and identify improvements in controls.

• Interpret accounting policies and assess when it is necessary to escalate issues to the Controller.

• Prepare designated areas for audits and ensure documentation is complete.

• Suggest improvements to accounting workflows with supporting justification.

• Collaborate with People Ops, Legal, and Finance on matters related to vendor and employee reimbursements.

• Report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must reside in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an Associate's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, showcasing independent judgment in accounts payable, reconciliations, or close processes.

• Strong grasp of accounting principles and the ability to apply them to new or ambiguous scenarios.

• Experience in determining the appropriate actions in policy gray areas, with a proven track record of sound independent decision-making.

• Proficiency in Ramp.

• Solid working knowledge of Google Sheets/Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail paired with a high level of efficiency and accuracy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Mission-driven company culture.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• All employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision fully covered.

• 401k Program.

• Monthly stipends for Education, Well-being, and Work-From-Home expenses.

• Non-accrual Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Opportunities for growth.

• Company retreats.

• Medical and Family/Parental Leave.