Junior Accountant

This is a remote position. Our client is looking for aJunior Accountantto support their day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and help strengthen internal accounting processes as the organization continues to scale. They operate a fast-growing, technology-enabled platform in the healthcare staffing space and have significantly expanded their professional network, geographic reach, and service capabilities in recent years. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is comfortable working with financial data, enjoys creating order and accuracy, and wants to develop their skills within a dynamic startup environment. The right candidate will be proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of recurring accounting activities while learning and growing alongside the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate daily bookkeeping records and financial transactions.
• Support the company's daily accounting activities and ensure financial information is entered and organized correctly.
• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including tracking outstanding items and maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare, issue, track, and follow up on client invoices and outstanding payments.
• Perform regular account and transaction reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies when necessary.
• Maintain accurate financial information within QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data using functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and related formulas.
• Follow up with clients regarding invoices, payments, and other accounting-related matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and supporting records.
• Assist with improving, documenting, and building internal accounting processes as the company grows.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to obtain information needed to keep accounting records complete and current.
• Identify inconsistencies, missing information, or process gaps and proactively work toward solutions.
• Support additional accounting and bookkeeping activities as business needs evolve.​​

Requirements

• Previous experience or foundational professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a closely related function.
• Hands-on knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and common formulas used to organize and analyze financial information.
• Practical understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Experience performing financial or account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with invoicing and payment follow-up processes.
• Ability to manage recurring daily bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities accurately.
• High level of spoken and written English proficiency, including the ability to communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working extensively with numbers and financial data.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through on tasks without requiring constant supervision.
• Adaptability and willingness to work within a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or ongoing education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Early-career accounting professionals with strong practical bookkeeping skills are encouraged to apply.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proactive, hands-on, and resourceful mindset.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable working in an environment where processes may still be evolving or being built.
• Ability to learn new processes and tools quickly.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Genuine eagerness to learn, develop professionally, and take on additional responsibility over time.

Benefits

• Full-time position.
• 100% remote opportunity.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing U.S. company.
• Exposure to the accounting operations of a scaling startup.
• Opportunity to help improve and develop internal accounting processes rather than simply execute established routines.

Originally posted on Himalayas