Accountant (AP and Month End Close)

TL;DR

Accountant (AP and Month End Close) (Finance): Managing full-cycle accounts payable and general ledger operations with an accent on month-end close activities and financial reporting. Focus on automating accounting workflows using AI tools and modern finance platforms to improve efficiency.

Location: Remote (Must be aligned with Pacific Time / Benicia, CA)

Company

A professional services firm specializing in business process outsourcing and staffing solutions.

What you will do

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review and payment processing via Bill.com.
• Handle general ledger transactions, bank reconciliations, and coding in QuickBooks Online.
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities, preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Streamline accounting workflows by leveraging AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) for research and variance analysis.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure financial accuracy and reporting integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong expertise in Accounts Payable and month-end close processes.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment aligned with Pacific Time (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
• Proficiency in accounting principles and financial reporting.

Nice to have

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Rippling, and Brex.
• Experience using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) within accounting workflows.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work environment with team collaboration via Slack.
• Standard full-time schedule (40 hours per week).
• Emphasis on technology-driven process improvement and automation.