[Hiring] Accounting & Operations Specialist REMOTE USA

Position: Accounting & Operations Specialist  

Date Posted: November 22, 2025

Industry: Professional Services / Agriculture / Food Systems

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 2 – 5 years in accounting; prior experience in professional services preferred

Qualification: Estimated Qualification like Bachelor Degree holder, Diploma/Degree/Certificate in Accounting or Finance preferred

Salary: $51,500 – $56,856 + Bonus

Location: Lebanon, KS, United States REMOTE

Company: Good Roots

Description:
Good Roots is a national professional services firm dedicated to supporting farm and food businesses by strengthening financial, management, and marketing foundations. We work with hundreds of businesses across the U.S. to foster a healthier, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable food system. Our firm has been operational for over 15 years and is growing to further expand our positive impact on agricultural and food systems.

About The Role:
This fully remote, full-time position reports to the Director of Finance & Operations. The Accounting & Operations Specialist will manage accounts receivable workflows, ensure accurate financial data, support month-end close and reporting cycles, and strengthen internal systems and processes. The role also includes light technology responsibilities and full ownership of accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Execute ongoing bookkeeping tasks: coding transactions, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and completing month-end close
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of accounting data across multiple platforms including QBO, Ramp, Kantata, Rippling, and other integrations
• Lead and support system integrations, workflow improvements, and documentation for operational efficiency
• Manage accounts receivable workflows: invoicing, payments, communications, collections, and failed payment resolution
• Provide staff guidance and training on finance and operations systems and workflows
• Support lightweight IT tasks and coordinate with external IT support for complex issues
• Prepare pay runs in Rippling from project management time tracking (Kantata)
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting packages for Leadership
• Contribute to weekly cash flow projections, quarterly P&L forecasts, and annual budgeting processes

Onboarding & Timeline:

• First 30 Days: Orientation, learn A/R workflow, shadow bookkeeping, setup new projects in QBO
• Days 31-60: Take ownership of A/R follow-up, perform data entry, complete month-end close, suggest process improvements
• Days 61-90: Fully own A/R, maintain expense accuracy, execute accounting tasks with minimal oversight, implement workflow improvements
• Success After One Year: Serve as a key resource for accounting processes, reduce A/R >30 days, deliver timely monthly close, implement major workflow or system integrations, manage priorities independently

What You Bring:

• Strong accounting knowledge and practical application experience
• Tech-forward mindset with proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Google Workspace, and Excel
• Ability to learn, navigate, and improve systems and processes
• Strong follow-through and independent problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Sound judgment and attention to relevant details

Benefits:

• Flexible remote work schedule
• Health, Vision & Dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid personal time off, federal holidays, and winter break
• Professional development support and stipends for office expenses
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Bi-annual performance-based bonuses
• Employee ownership opportunity after 4,000 hours

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