Accountant
Lightship
Staff Accountant
Bitly
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $65,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Record and reconcile cash activity, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Maintain and organize supporting documentation, including invoices, contracts, and receipts
- Oversee credit card transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a regular basis
- Provide guidance and training to staff to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures
- Record accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions, maintaining compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Ensure all journal entries are recorded accurately and timely
- Conduct preliminary reviews of general ledger and subledgers prior to monthly close
- Assist the Controller in data requests related to the annual financial audit and single audit, as well as any relevant funder audits
- Support the preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings
Requirements
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (preferred)
- Has 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a startup, small to mid-sized business, or nonprofit
- Demonstrates proficiency in office productivity software (GSuite and MS Excel)
- Is familiar with accounting software (QuickBooks Online is a plus)
- Has experience with credit card, expense management, or trip management systems (e.g., Divvy, Expensify, Concur)
- Exhibits strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Responds to team feedback in a timely and constructive manner
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Applies strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Works effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines
- Believes the world’s scientific and entrepreneurial talent should be focused on more serious pursuits than dog-walking apps
Benefits
- professional development
- $2,000 in annual wellness funds
- unlimited paid time off
- healthcare premiums covered for employees and dependents at 90%
- opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
accountingGAAPaccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrolljournal entriesgeneral ledgerfinancial auditregulatory filingsfinancial compliance
Soft skills
attention to detailcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingtime managementcollaborationconstructive feedbackindependenceorganizational skills
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in accounting
