Part-Time Staff Accountant- 100% Remote

Part-time is 60-80 hrs/month with heavier hours in Week 1 and Week 2 of the month and lighter hours in Weeks 3 & 4. Rate is $25/hour. Candidates must be available to work during “business hours.”

OpStart is a company providing startups with essential, reliable, and scalable business administration solutions at affordable rates. Our team of back-office professionals partners with the management teams of startup companies to provide financial operations, including accounting, finance, and back-office needs. We give entrepreneurs the freedom to focus on what matters most.

OpStart is a startup themselves. Founded in late 2020 in South Bend, IN, we have scaled rapidly in our first 12+ months of operation. Our early investors have founded or backed unicorns like Cameo, Chime, DocuSign, Looker, and more.

OpStart is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All positions are currently remote, and there is no specific requirement around location for the placement of this position.

OpStart is looking for a detailed-oriented, problem-solving Part-Time Staff Accountant to partner with client entrepreneurs and provide exceptional service to their accounting needs. In this role, the Staff Accountant executes critical tasks to keep clients on track financially and operationally. Establish an organized chart of accounts and bookkeeping policies and procedures to meet each client’s unique business needs.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain records of financial transactions by posting, verifying, and allocating appropriately within the 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 the general ledger and subsidiary accounts
• Complete month-end close process for clients and accurately prepare month-end reports, adjusting journal entries, 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 of relevant experience (bookkeeping, accounting, financial statement preparation, AR/AP, etc.)
• Demonstrative knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Generally 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
• A customer-centric mindset with a strong desire to help others
• 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, or responsibilities for this position. Duties, obligations, and activities may evolve or change at any time with or without formal notice.

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