Great Question is looking for a Part-Time Accountant to own day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring books are accurate, compliant, and closed on time each month. You'll work closely with the Director of Finance and cross-functional teams to support invoicing, AR/AP, payroll, reporting, and process improvements.
What You'll Do
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including journal entries, bank/credit card reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.
- Own the month-end close process, preparing and posting accruals, prepaids, and deferred revenue entries.
- Assist with revenue recognition and deferred revenue schedules, including ARR tracking for SaaS contracts.
- Maintain the general ledger in compliance with US GAAP.
- Support preparation of documentation for reporting and tax filings.
- Manage invoicing, collections, and payments, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate records.
- Review vendor bills, employee reimbursements, and corporate card expenses.
- Ensure proper coding and approval workflows in the accounting system.
- Administer payroll and 1099 filings with HR tools.
- Coordinate with HR/Finance for new hires, terminations, and state registration compliance.
- Support sales tax compliance, including maintaining records and reconciling filings.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate month-end close and strengthen controls.
- Support ad hoc finance projects including system integrations, spend analysis, and audit readiness.
- Assist in evaluating and implementing a new AI-native invoicing or ERP system.
What We're Looking For
- CPA program completed or in progress.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of US GAAP, accrual accounting, and month-end close processes.
- Experience with Xero, Stripe, Gusto, Deel, Ramp, or similar systems.
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills (reconciliations, lookups, pivot tables).
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems.
- Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with non-finance teams.
Nice to Have
- Preferably in a SaaS or high-growth startup environment.
- Familiarity with SaaS metrics and subscription billing models.
- Experience supporting financial due diligence or external audits.
- Comfort with or curiosity about AI-native accounting tools.
Technical Stack
- Xero
- Stripe
- Gusto
- Deel
- Ramp
Team & Environment
You will work closely with the Director of Finance and cross-functional teams, reporting directly to the Director of Finance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual team retreats and virtual events
- Generous PTO, health benefits, and learning stipend
- Competitive compensation & equity
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
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