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