Accounting Associate

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🕒 March 19

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NorthstarPMO Inc.

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1 - 10 employees

NorthstarPMO offers tailored fractional HR and People Operations services to small and medium-sized businesses whose people are their most valuable asset. Headquartered in Boston and operating nationwide, NorthstarPMO provides trustworthy expert advice and hands-on action to address immediate challenges and make an immediate impact from day one. NorthstarPMO provides comprehensive solutions to enhance hiring processes, cultivate a positive company culture, mitigate employee turnover, resolve compliance issues, or elevate performance reviews.

📋 Description

• 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.