Staff Accountant- Part Time (100% Remote)

OpStart Growth, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

OpStart Growth, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a part-time, fully remote role. Expect 15–30 hours per week, heavier in weeks 1 and 2, with monetary compensation of $25 per hour.

The ideal candidate will manage client bookkeeping, AR/AP, GL reviews, month-end close, and financial reporting while supporting startup clients remotely during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.
• Familiarity with AR/AP, month-end close is a plus.
• Familiarity with startups and remote collaboration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client ledgers and record transactions.
• Process AR/AP and vendor payments for clients.
• Run month-end close and prepare financial reports.
• Support implementation of GL, payroll, and billing for startups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-centric mindset

Strong written and verbal comms

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Organized and tech-savvy

Independent with limited oversight

Growth-minded/team orientation

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant- Part Time (100% Remote)

Staff Accountant

Position: Part-Time Employee- W2

Pay Rate: $25/hour

Location: Remote

*Part Time is 60-80 hours per month with heavier hours in Week 1 & 2. Candidates must have availability during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.

ABOUT OPSTART

OpStart is the engine powering finance, accounting, and tax operations for startup companies nationwide. We leverage cutting-edge technology and human expertise to provide a complete range of financial services that keep early-stage companies informed and compliant as they scale to success. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs reach their goals; we do this by maximizing their visibility into financial performance while minimizing the time they spend on back-office work. We delight in helping ambitious founders solve massive problems and continuously innovate to deliver more value to our clients.

OpStart is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our team is fully remote, and we have no specific requirements around location for this position. We are proud to have a strong company culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

OpStart is looking for a detail oriented, problem solver with bookkeeping experience to partner with our client entrepreneurs to provide exceptional service with their accounting needs. In this role, the Staff Accountant executes critical tasks to keep clients on track financially and operationally. Team members must commit to work remotely for 15-30 hours per week; schedule to be agreed to at hire. Hours are typically heavier in week 1 & 2 of the month. Candidates must have availability during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Establish an organized chart of accounts and bookkeeping policies and procedures to meet each client’s unique business needs.
• Maintain records of financial transactions by posting, verifying, and allocating appropriately within accounting system.
• Execute Accounts Receivables and Account Payables tasks for clients (i.e., paying bills, sending invoices, following-up on past-due invoices, etc.)
• Manage and review general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Complete month-end close process for clients and accurately prepare month end reports and account reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Prepare financial reports that analyze, summarize, and communicate essential information to clients.
• Assist in implementing general ledger, payroll, and billing systems for new startups lacking core infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years relevant experience (bookkeeping, accounting, financial statement preparation, AR/AP, etc.)
• Demonstrative knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and General Accepted Accounting Principles
• Familiarity with bill.com, Gusto, Brex, and similar platforms is a plus
• Familiarity with e-commerce, manufacturing and/or inventory accounting is a plus
• Customer centric mindset with a strong desire to help others
• Quick learner and rapid problem solver
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, communicative, and tech-savvy
• Ability to manage processes with limited oversight
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with a team of entrepreneurs

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, and responsibilities for this position. Duties, obligations, and activities may evolve or change at any time with or without formal notice.