Operational Accountant (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking an Operational Accountant with at least five years of hands‑on experience to own and streamline our day‑to‑day accounting operations. This fully remote position supports a fast‑growing investment and media firm, allowing you to build scalable finance systems while working independently.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full month‑end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready bookkeeping and perform weekly bank and credit‑card reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Run payroll for employees, commissions, and contractors, and administer 401(k) plans.
• Prepare and file 1099s and produce recurring and ad‑hoc financial reports for leadership.
• Identify gaps in existing processes and design scalable workflows and internal controls.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on accounting experience in a high‑growth or fast‑paced environment.
• Strong command of month‑end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and payroll.
• Experience with 401(k) administration, 1099 filing, and commission/contractor payments.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Deel
• QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Campfire
• Ramp
• HubSpot
• Claude AI