Accounting Associate

Overview

• Location: Remote (US)
• Department: Finance
• Reports to: Lead Accountant

This role involves supporting day-to-day accounting and finance operations, with hands-on ownership across accounts payable, tax support, and the monthly close process. The position is well-suited for someone who has a strong accounting foundation, enjoys improving processes, and can operate effectively in a fast-moving environment with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounts payable process, including vendor onboarding, invoice review, payment processing, and AP reconciliation
• Manage state sales tax filings and ensure filings are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinate sales tax registrations as the organization expands into new jurisdictions
• Support broader tax compliance by gathering and organizing information needed by external CPAs and tax advisors
• Assist with the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, amortization, and accruals
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and workflows as the business scales

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• 3–6 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
• At least 2 years of experience at a high-growth company
• Strong accounting background and understanding of core accounting principles
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership and working independently
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a technology startup
• Experience with tax compliance
• Experience helping build or improve accounting processes in a rapidly scaling organization
• CPA
• Fluent in Mandarin

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and benefits
• Flexible benefit plans for employees and their family members at no cost to employees
• 401(k) matching

Location

Remote (US)