Part-Time Accountant / Startup Tax & Compliance Specialist

Buildwithtrace; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Trace is seeking a part-time remote accountant to support bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax documentation, Delaware C-Corp compliance, AP/AR, reconciliations, and startup financial operations.

The role covers month-end close activities, payroll support, and collaboration with outside tax advisors to ensure compliant filings and cash flow management for a growing startup.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or financial operations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax law and startup accounting.
• Familiarity with Delaware C-Corp compliance and state tax obligations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting records.
• Maintain accurate records of income, expenses, invoices, receipts, reimbursements, vendor and contractor payments.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, payment platforms, and financial accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial reports including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow summaries, and budget tracking.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Support U.S. federal and Delaware state tax compliance.
• Track Delaware C-Corp obligations including franchise tax, annual reports, and state filings.
• Support payroll, contractor payments, W-9 collection, and 1099 preparation.
• Help improve accounting systems, expense categories, and internal financial controls.
• Monitor burn rate, runway, vendor spend, and operating expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Remote work communication

Education

CPA license or willingness to pursue Delaware CPA eligibility

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Part-Time Accountant / Startup Tax & Compliance Specialist

Part-Time Remote Operations $45–$100/hour based on experience 20–25 hours per week

Trace is hiring a remote part-time accountant to support bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax documentation, Delaware C-Corp compliance, AP/AR, reconciliations, and startup financial operations.

What you'll do

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting records
• Maintain accurate records of income, expenses, invoices, receipts, reimbursements, vendor and contractor payments
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, payment platforms, and financial accounts
• Prepare monthly financial reports including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow summaries, and budget tracking
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Support U.S. federal and Delaware state tax compliance
• Track Delaware C-Corp obligations including franchise tax, annual reports, and state filings
• Support payroll, contractor payments, W-9 collection, and 1099 preparation
• Help improve accounting systems, expense categories, and internal financial controls
• Monitor burn rate, runway, vendor spend, and operating expenses
• Coordinate with outside tax advisors, legal counsel, and financial platforms

What we're looking for

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or financial operations
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax law and startup accounting
• Familiarity with Delaware C-Corp compliance and state tax obligations
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Comfortable working with early-stage startups
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work remotely and communicate clearly
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similar
• CPA license or willingness to pursue Delaware CPA eligibility preferred

Nice to have

• Active Delaware CPA license
• Experience with venture-backed startups or technology companies
• Experience with payroll systems and multi-state compliance
• Familiarity with SaaS, hardware, or manufacturing companies