Accounting Contractor

Her Campus Media; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote culture

Summer-Fridays

Virtual culture events

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Her Campus Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team on a contract basis. The role supports day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and budget administration, with GAAP-compliant processing.

You will contribute to month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while maintaining tight internal controls in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, or current student pursuing accounting/business degree
• 1+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Excel
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong accounting, reconciliation, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and ability to meet accounting deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close processes and account reconciliations
• Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining the chart of accounts
• Analyze financial data to generate accurate balance sheets and profit & loss statements
• Work alongside the Accounting Manager to manage day-to-day finance tasks
• Enter accounts payable and log vendor bills; review invoices for documentation
• Manage vendor onboarding and handle payment inquiries
• Prepare and process employee expense reports and help maintain internal controls

Skills

Accounting experience

Independent work

Attention to detail

Journal entries

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Accounting Contractor

Department: Business Operations

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: HCM Remote

Reporting To: Manager, Finance & Administration

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 / hour

Description

Her Campus Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team. This role will support and report directly to the Accounting Manager. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to all day-to-day finance operations and providing general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and budget administration. This role will ensure key accounts are reconciled in accordance with GAAP and transactions are processed and recorded in a timely manner. We are looking for a reliable, diligent, and detail-oriented candidate who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Reporting
   • Assist with month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
   • Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining the chart of accounts.
   • Analyze financial data to generate accurate balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
   • Work alongside the Accounting Manager to manage day-to-day finance tasks.
2. Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
   • Enter accounts payable and log vendor bills.
   • Review all invoices for proper documentation and approval before issuing payment.
   • Manage vendor onboarding, collect and track W-9 forms, and handle payment inquiries.
3. Compliance & Administration
   • Prepare and process employee expense reports.
   • Help implement, maintain, and adhere to internal controls in compliance with GAAP.
   • Maintain prompt, effective communication with employees, clients, and external vendors.
   • Contribute to special projects and additional assignments as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We believe the following will set you up for success in this role. If you don't have all of these qualifications, please still consider applying and tell us more about what makes you a great candidate for this role! We value unique perspectives, approaches, and backgrounds.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, OR open to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing an accounting or business degree
• 1 + years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Excel is a must
• Thorough understanding of U.S GAAP
• Strong accounting, reconciliation, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and ability to meet accounting deadlines

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible remote culture, ability to work from anywhere in the United States
• Summer-Fridays Perk
• Virtual culture events
• Supportive team environment