Associate

Hiline; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A forward-thinking financial services firm in the United States is looking for an Accounting Associate to support financial operations for various clients. The ideal candidate will possess 2-3 years of hands-on accounting experience, a solid understanding of financial statements, and proficiency with QuickBooks Online. This role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and alignment with the company's values of authenticity, humility, bravery, and drive. Competitive benefits include medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally with multiple clients.
• Comfort interpreting financial statements and working within a month-end close process.
• Alignment with Hiline's values—authentic, humble, brave, and driven.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations for a portfolio of clients, including month-end close.
• Prepare accurate financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).
• Communicate with clients to gather documentation and ensure smooth workflows.

Skills

Hands-on accounting experience

Understanding of accounting concepts

Interpreting financial statements

Experience with QuickBooks Online

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication skills

Collaborative approach

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Job description

This range is provided by Hiline. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Hiline

Hiline is a rapidly scaling, tech-forward outsourced financial operations company serving the SMB community. We deliver accounting, finance, tax, and people services with a clear mission: to make small business finances stress-free so founders and operators can focus on building great companies.

Operating in a fragmented industry lacking a clear market leader, Hiline sees a huge opportunity to be the first to break through and set the standard. Backed by top-tier investors from Silicon Valley, we’re well-funded and ready to disrupt an industry ripe for modernization.

At Hiline, we embrace the values of being Authentic, Humble, Brave, and Driven, shaping not just how we work, but how we lead the industry forward. If you thrive in dynamic environments, are passionate about innovation, and want to make a lasting impact, Hiline is the place for you. This isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to change the whole game.

What You’d Do

Client Delivery & Day-to-Day Financial Operations

• Support the financial operations for a portfolio of our clients, including month-end close, account reconciliations, A/P, A/R, invoicing, bill pay, and basic financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) and help ensure completeness and accuracy of restricted vs. unrestricted funding.
• Assist in recurring client meetings by sharing updates, walking through deliverables, and answering foundational questions related to the financials.
• Communicate with clients in a clear, professional, and timely manner to gather documentation, clarify requests, and ensure smooth workflows.
• Support specific accounting needs such as documentation cleanup during onboarding or transitions.
• Prepare schedules and documentation to support client audits and collaborate with Senior Associates on audit readiness.
• Identify missing information, risks, or inconsistencies and elevate appropriately to your Senior Associate or Manager.
• Work closely with Senior Associates and Managers to complete recurring deliverables and understand client expectations.
• Participate in sprint planning with your squad to prioritize tasks and understand deadlines, blockers, and sprint goals.
• Collaborate with offshore team members to maintain continuous close workflows and accurate handoffs.
• Contribute to a feedback‑driven team culture by surfacing blockers, raising process issues, and suggesting improvements.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Tax, People Services, and Growth teams when needed to support shared clients.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Use automation tools, workflow software, and AI‑powered features to streamline and improve the accuracy of daily tasks.
• Complete backlog items and internal projects as assigned, including reporting updates, cleanup work, or documentation improvements.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, reduce inefficiencies, and help maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Manage workload effectively to ensure all work meets Hiline’s timeliness, accuracy, and communication SLAs.

What You’ve Got

• 2–3+ years of hands‑on accounting experience, ideally with multiple clients.
• A foundational understanding of accounting concepts.
• Comfort interpreting financial statements and working within a month‑end close process.
• Experience using accounting tools such as QuickBooks Online (preferred), Bill.com, or similar systems.
• Tech‑savvy mindset and willingness to adopt new tools, including AI‑powered workflows.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication skills and a client‑first mentality.
• A collaborative approach with openness to feedback, learning, and problem‑solving.
• Alignment with Hiline’s values—authentic, humble, brave, and driven.

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave

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