Finance & HR Associate

Orange County Comptroller; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company is seeking a full-time Associate in Finance & HR to support essential finance, operations, and compliance efforts. This role involves working closely with the VP of Finance & Operations and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Candidates should expect a dynamic, mission-driven startup environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Remote work environment

Competitive pay

Healthcare packages

401K matched

Cell phone stipend

Learning & development stipend

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in finance, operations, accounting, or HR.
• Proficient in financial models and reports.
• Familiarity with accounting and HRIS tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close activities and customer invoicing.
• Administer core people processes including onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist in tracking compliance-related deadlines across functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

QuickBooks

HRIS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Personified is looking for a full-time Associate, Finance & HR to support our growing team. You’ll work directly with the VP of Finance + Operations to execute essential finance, people ops, and compliance processes that power our company’s strategic growth. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, analytical, and excited to contribute to a mission-driven, fast-paced startup environment.

This position reports to the VP, Finance + Operations.

Responsibilities Overview:

Financial Operations & Support

• Support monthly financial close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Own customer Accounts Receivable process, customer invoicing, collection process, payment application, contract renewal and retention processes.
• Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable invoicing, approval requests, vendor onboarding, payment runs and annual 1099 processing.
• Own the employee T&E and reimbursement process.
• Own the corporate credit card management, coding and reconciliations.
• Finance inbox management and timely customer servicing.
• Help coordinate payroll processing and maintain compensation records in collaboration with payroll vendors.
• Maintain organized documentation for audits, tax filings, and compliance purposes.
• Conduct financial data entry and validation in accounting and reporting tools.

People & HR Operations

• Help administer core people processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and documentation tracking.
• Support the implementation of HR systems, employee performance programs, and culture initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and ensure compliance with HR-related policies and procedures.
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, policies, or payroll.

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Assist in tracking and documenting compliance-related deadlines and requirements across finance, legal, and HR functions.
• Help coordinate training and communication for new policies and processes.
• Support with Financial audits and compliance as needed
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Help identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies in finance and HR systems.
• Support implementation and adoption of new tools and platforms that improve data accuracy and reduce manual work.
• Maintain and update internal SOPs and documentation for key processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with department leads to gather budget inputs, track spending, and maintain alignment on financial goals.
• Provide operational support for special projects
• Assist with internal communications and change management related to new tools or policy updates

Commitment to DEI

Personified's mission is to help advance the progressive movement; and diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of that mission. We value varied perspectives in working to build a more inclusive world and workplace. We believe in the power of diversity, and as we grow as a company, we are committed to creating an environment that promotes inclusive culture and invites people of all backgrounds to join us.

Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

Experience/Traits necessary to succeed in this role at Personified:

• 1–3 years of experience in finance, operations, accounting, HR, or a related business function.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and comfortable working with financial models and reports.
• Familiarity with accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero), HRIS platforms (e.g., Gusto, Rippling, Justworks), or project management tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable in a remote, fast-paced environment with a bias toward action.

Benefits

• Remote work environment
• Competitive pay
• Healthcare packages contributed to by Personified
• Optional 401K matched by Personified
• Cell phone stipend
• Annual learning & development stipend