Junior Finance and Accounting Assistant

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

📋 Description

• Develop accounting schedules in Excel, which include provisions for doubtful accounts and employee bonuses.

• Create depreciation and amortization schedules, including those for prepaid assets.

• Generate variable compensation schedules for sales personnel.

• Support the preparation of client invoices.

• Contribute to accounts receivable accounting and collections.

• Assist with ongoing finance tasks such as payroll, insurance, financial reporting, audits, month-end closing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

• Conduct financial analyses in Excel under the supervision of the Head of Finance.

• Help with updates to budgets and forecasts.

• Aid in managing cap tables and equity.

• Assist in the preparation for board meetings and board resolutions.

• Provide high-level administrative assistance to the CEO, COO, Financial Controller, and Head of Finance.

• Manage sensitive information with discretion, fostering trust and professionalism.

• Identify opportunities for workflow optimization and implement operational systems.

• Execute ad-hoc operations, finance, and accounting tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience as a junior finance assistant, financial analyst, accounting assistant, controller assistant, or a comparable role.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, or a related field.

• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

• Capability to work independently and take initiative with minimal oversight.

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to remain composed under pressure.

• Analytical, logical, and driven by data.

• Tech-savvy with a quick adaptability to new tools and platforms.

• Fundamental understanding of accounting concepts and principles, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Accounts Receivable Aging, Debits and Credits, Journal Entries, Reserves, and Accruals.

• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.

• Basic experience with QuickBooks Online.

• Familiarity with Ramp and/or payroll platforms such as TriNet, ADP, or JustWorks is advantageous but not essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work culture.

• Flexible working environment.

• Collaborative team atmosphere.

• Competitive salary.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability (LTD) coverage.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Optional voluntary benefits.