Accounting Specialist

As a key member of a growing fintech startup, the Accounting Specialist will be responsible for the full accounts payable cycle and general ledger management. This role requires a hands-on approach and the flexibility to assist with various accounting tasks to support the financial health of the company through accurate reporting and efficient process management. Accounts Payable Management Full-Cycle AP Management: Lead the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, including digital capture, coding, and managing approval workflows. Vendor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries; reconcile vendor statements and ensure all documentation (including W-9s) is accurate and up-to-date. Payment Optimization: Prepare and recommend weekly payment runs, identifying opportunities to utilize credit cards to maximize cash flow and avoid unnecessary fees. Compliance & Year-End: Maintain audit-ready digital records and take a lead role in the preparation and filing of annual 1099s. General Accounting & Financial Management QuickBooks Online Management: Serve as a key user of QuickBooks Online. Transaction Categorization: Categorize and match all bank and credit card transactions within the system. Data Integrity: Proactively identify and resolve duplicate expenses or miscategorizations to ensure "real-time" accuracy of the General Ledger. Month-End Support: Assist the Controller with month-end closing tasks, including identifying expense accruals and reconciling open AP/AR balances. Cross-Functional Support: Provide support for various ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed, assisting with financial projects and operational needs in a fast-paced environment. Credit Card And Expense Management Expense Oversight: Categorize all company credit card transactions and ensure alignment with department budgets. Receipt Compliance: Partner with employees to ensure timely uploading of receipts and documentation for all corporate transactions. Reimbursement Verification: Review employee reimbursement requests for policy compliance and accuracy before final approval. Experience: Proven experience in an accounts payable or general accounting role. Familiarity with financial systems and procedures. Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred) and bill management platforms. Adaptability: A proactive and flexible mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a startup environment. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial record management. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.‍ Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal staff. Compensation: Competitive salary and stock option grant. Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k). Innovation: On-demand access to your earned wages (we use our own product!).‍ Culture: A mission-driven environment focused on financial empowerment, innovation, and collaborative growth.

The Accounting Specialist manages the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor invoice processing and 1099 preparation. They are also responsible for general ledger maintenance, bank transaction categorization, and supporting the Controller with month-end closing tasks.

Candidates must have proven experience in accounts payable or general accounting and proficiency with accounting software like QuickBooks Online. A proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and strong organizational skills are required for this startup environment.

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(k) • Stock Option Grant • On-demand Access To Earned Wages

• Time managementPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Accounts Payable
• General Ledger Management
• QuickBooks Online
• Vendor Relations
• Financial Reporting
• 1099 Filing
• Bank Reconciliation
• Expense Management
• Data Entry
• Time Management
• Communication Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Software

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level