Staff Accountant, Bookkeeper

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of daily bookkeeping and ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

• Assist with the month-end closing process, which includes journal entries, account reconciliations, and reviewing balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Oversee accounts payable tasks, such as reviewing, coding, and processing vendor invoices while guaranteeing timely and precise payments.

• Aid in accounts receivable functions by recording incoming payments, tracking outstanding balances, and reconciling cash receipts.

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, merchant accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Document and manage accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and adjusting or reclassification entries.

• Keep track of cash flow and ensure that cash activities are accurately reflected in the general ledger.

• Handle employee expense reports and reimbursements.

• Examine transactions for appropriate general ledger and departmental coding, correcting any discrepancies.

• Maintain supporting documentation for all accounting transactions and financial records.

• Assist with payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations.

• Support sales tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance-related accounting activities.

• Prepare schedules and documentation for external accountants, auditors, and tax providers.

• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, communicating issues to relevant stakeholders.

• Enhance bookkeeping and accounting processes, controls, and documentation.

• Collaborate with the Finance team on various accounting projects and operational requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and the general ledger.

• Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.

• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets.

• Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Strong organizational abilities to manage recurring tasks and multiple deadlines effectively.

• Capacity to work independently and take full ownership of projects from inception to completion.

• Ability to identify discrepancies and pursue resolutions until they are resolved.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary.

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.

• Meaningful work that truly impacts people's lives.

• Equity that aligns with the scope and seniority of the role.

• Monthly Rythm Health membership providing full access to at-home blood testing and personalized health insights.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• 401(k) plan.

• High ownership and visibility from day one.

• Small, collaborative, mission-driven team.

• Opportunity to help shape and enhance accounting processes as the company grows.