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Middle Seat

Accounting Associate

RemoteUnited States, United Kingdom only
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Role
Finance
Employment
Full-time
$65k–$75k/yr
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No BS summary

Full-time remote Accounting Associate in the United States, with occasional travel and some work outside standard business hours. Needs accounting education, strong transactional accounting/general ledger support, and required Google Sheets and Excel experience.

Core skills

AccountingGeneral Ledger

Required skills

Google SheetsExcel

Optional skills

QuickBooks OnlineJustworksBill.comRamp

What you'll do

  • Support the day-to-day accounting operations of the business.
  • Own many core transactional accounting functions that ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and timely.
  • Manage assigned accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
  • Ensure accounting systems are accurate and up to date.
  • Process accounts receivable.
  • Invoice clients on a daily and monthly basis.
  • Monitor and report on payment status.
  • Post payments received in the accounting system upon receipt.
  • Ensure timely recording and reconciliation of non-electronic deposits.
  • Ensure timely collection by issuing appropriate reminders and taking appropriate escalating steps for nonpayment.
  • Research customer billing questions and resolve discrepancies.
  • Process accounts payable.
  • Onboard new vendors into Ramp.
  • Review invoices for appropriate approvals and general ledger coding.
  • Maintain vendor records and resolve vendor inquires.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
  • Monitor outstanding payables and ensure timely payment.
  • Ensure 1099s are submitted timely and accurately to the IRS.
  • Post payroll reports to the general ledger including allocation payroll by class.
  • Assist in the month end close process by reconciling assigned bank and credit card accounts and preparing necessary journal entries.
  • Maintain the general ledger recording revenue, expenditures, and paid media spend in the accounting system and supporting schedules.
  • Monitor a dedicated email account for accounting/finance related communications and provide timely response/escalation of issues.
  • Assist with preparing and assembling financial information for reporting and tax filings.
  • Collaborate with the Finance Director to create and track the annual budget.
  • Update fiscal policies and procedures documentation for consistent coordination and execution.
  • Reconcile paid media balances and prepare refund requests for closed and inactive accounts.
  • Conduct transaction research.
  • Support ad hoc financial reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
  • Exercise sound judgement and communication to keep the Finance Director informed.

What they require

  • Strong foundation in accounting principles.
  • Enjoys working with high volumes of transactions, maintaining organized financial records, solving reconciliation issues, and supporting a smooth month-end close.
  • This is a hands-on accounting position with a primary focus on transactional accounting and general ledger support.
  • This is a remote, full-time position requiring occasional travel for in-person events and workshops.
  • This position may require work outside of standard business hours, including board meetings and org-wide events.
  • Highly organized with the ability to work with precision and meticulous attention to detail.
  • High level of professionalism in handling confidential/sensitive information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred: Experience working in a startup/growth environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with attention to deadlines.
  • Ability to provide finance related administrative support across the organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant degree.
  • Associate’s degree in accounting plus relevant years of experience will also be considered.
  • Experience with Google Sheets and Excel is required.
  • Creative-minded individuals with a strong technical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and great benefits.
  • We only work for progressive organizations, candidates, and causes.
  • We’re a proudly unionized team — part of the Campaign Workers Guild.
  • Get in on the ground floor of a growing operation.
  • 100% premium coverage for health, dental and vision.
  • Zero deductible health plan.
  • Wellness benefits, which include free memberships to One Medical, Health Advocate, and Talkspace.
  • Profit-sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle Seat.
  • Mobile phone or internet reimbursement up to $75 per month.
  • 6% employer match on your 401k retirement account.
  • 20 paid vacation days off, plus 2 floating holidays.
  • Unlimited sick leave.
  • Commuter benefits for public transportation.
  • Coworking/Office Space Stipend for Remote Employees.
  • 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
  • $100 monthly student loan reimbursement.
  • $350 monthly mental health benefit.
  • $1,000 annual professional development reimbursement.
  • Salary transparency.
  • Healthy work-life balance.
  • Consistent employee feedback and communication.

Middle Seat

Middle Seat works for progressive organizations, candidates, and causes and is a proudly unionized team, part of the Campaign Workers Guild.

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$65k–$75k/yr