Accounting Specialist

Overview

This role is for an Accounting Specialist who will be a key member of a lean, high-performing accounting team. The position involves supporting day-to-day accounting operations and strategic initiatives, managing company-wide expenses, and contributing to process and system improvements within an evolving technology environment. The role also offers opportunities to participate in meaningful cross-functional projects.

Location: Portland, OR; Indianapolis, IN; or Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

• Support journal entries and general ledger activities
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and send client invoices
• Process vendor invoices and payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and card payment links
• Manage the end-to-end expense process, including travel, billable, and internal expenses
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for leadership
• Adapt quickly to new tools and support ERP and system implementations and migrations
• Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives
• Support expense systems to ensure accurate coding, compliance, and usability
• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting workflows and internal controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks
• Support client and vendor onboarding and offboarding processes
• Assist with ad-hoc operational tasks and projects, adapting to dynamic business priorities

Requirements

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable, and invoicing
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online or demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers and transactional accounting work
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently and escalate issues when appropriate
• Clear communication skills with ability to confirm understanding and execute tasks accurately
• Ability to manage competing priorities, high-volume workloads, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Gmail, Google Calendar, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with expense platforms, ERP systems, or tools such as Monday.com, Stripe, Zoho CRM, or Expensify is a plus
• Startup mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000 DOE
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Fully remote position
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Professional development and health and wellness stipends

Application Instructions

All applications and inquiries must be submitted through the official application process. Direct outreach to employee email addresses or company employees will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.