Accounting Manager (100% Remote)

The Mom Project is excited to partner with OpStart in their search for an Accounting Manager (100% Remote).

OpStart provides startups with essential, reliable, and scalable business administration solutions at affordable rates. Our team of back-office professionals partners with the management teams of startup companies to provide financial operations, including accounting, finance, and back-office needs. We give entrepreneurs the freedom to focus on what matters most.

OpStart is a startup itself. Founded in late 2020 in South Bend, IN, we have scaled rapidly in our first 12+ months of operation. Our early investors have founded or backed unicorns like Cameo, Chime, DocuSign, Looker, and more.

OpStart is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All positions are currently remote, and there is no specific requirement around location for the placement of this position.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Accounting Manager at OpStart, you will get exposure to a wide range of business models and develop personal relationships with some of the best and brightest innovators in the US. Our Accounting Managers are core members of a lean team helping clients to implement and execute critical functions and internal business processes. Your role will be a combination of execution and oversight of the monthly tasks required to maintain an efficient back-office and inform clients on how they are doing both financially and operationally. Client management and communications, team oversight, and problem-solving are key to this role.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assure an organized chart of accounts and bookkeeping policies and procedures are established to meet each client’s unique business needs
• Maintain records of financial transactions by posting, verifying, and allocating appropriately within the accounting system and/or coordinating such work with OpStart’s internal team
• Oversee Accounts Receivables and Account Payables tasks for clients (i.e., paying bills, sending invoices, following up on past-due invoices, etc.)
• Manage and/or review the general ledger and subsidiary accounts
• Complete and/or review month-end close process for various clients monthly
• Assure the accurate preparation of month-end reports and account reconciliations in a timely manner
• Prepare or review financial reports that analyze, summarize, and communicate essential information to clients
• Manage client relationships and needs; solve client problems that arise
• Implement general ledger, payroll, and billing systems for newly formed entities
• Oversee and manage the internal team of Bookkeepers and Analysts, including monitoring processes and work product
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing the OpStart accounting team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of relevant experience (bookkeeping, accounting, financial statements preparation, A/R or A/P, etc.)
• Demonstrative knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a must
• CPA or CMA Certification is a plus
• Familiarity with bill.com, Gusto, Brex, and similar platforms is a plus
• Familiarity with e-commerce, manufacturing, and/or inventory accounting is a plus
• Customer-centric mindset with a strong desire to help others
• Quick learner and rapid problem solver
• Organized, detail-oriented, communicative, efficient, and tech-savvy
• Ability to manage processes and people with limited oversight
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with a team of entrepreneurs

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities for this position. Duties, obligations, and activities may evolve or change at any time with or without formal notice.