[Hiring] Accounting Associate REMOTE

­­­­Position: Accounting Associate

Date posted: 2025-01-29

Industry: other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 0 to 2 year               

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Salary: $65K/yr – $83K/yr

Location: United States, REMOTE

Company: Circular Action Alliance

Description:

Hiring Accounting Associate – Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Accounting Associate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s accounting functions, including maintaining key schedules, preparing reconciliations, and assisting in process improvements. This position reports directly to the Manager of Accounting, offering an excellent opportunity to build foundational accounting skills in a variety of different areas, while contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability and the circular economy.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Reconciliations

• Collaborate with project managers to track and process invoicing and other P2P activities
• Maintain the prepaid expenses schedule and prepare monthly journal entries
• Update and maintain the fixed asset roll-forward schedule
• Apply deposits to accounts and ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Assist in preparing accrued expense schedules and related journal entries
• Assist in the processing of internal expense reports and reimbursements
• Assist in the preparation of invoicing preparations and tracking of funds receivable

Financial Reporting and Support

• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to design and refine financial templates for reporting purposes
• Support the preparation of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reports
• Run and analyze financial data reports as needed for internal and external stakeholders

Internal Controls and Process Improvements

• Contribute to the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Assist in improving and maintaining internal controls, including segregation of duties
• Work with the team to optimize workflows and ensure data integrity in Workday and other systems

Administrative and Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Support audits by maintaining accurate and organized documentation
• Provide assistance with transactional accounting tasks
• Perform other related duties to support the accounting team and organizational goals

Required Skills

• Familiarity with general ledger systems and basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, V lookups); experience with Workday or similar ERP systems is a plus
• Strong aptitude for working with schedules, templates, and data organization
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships and coursework accepted)

Compensation And Other Information

Location: Fully Remote

Salary range is based on a variety of factors. The base salary offered to successful candidate will be based on a variety of factors in accordance with applicable law, including the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location. Additional Incentive Awards will be offered in addition to the base salary conditional upon meeting certain performance factors, as set forth more fully in any offer of employment made. In addition to base salary and an incentive opportunity, this role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.