Junior Finance and Accounting Assistant

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Junior Finance and Accounting Assistant</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (U.S)  </p>

<p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time.<br><strong>Industry:</strong> Artificial Intelligence / Tech Startup</p>

<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>

<p>We are a fast-growing startup in the legal AI space, building cutting-edge solutions that are reshaping the litigation workflow.  </p>

<p>We are looking for an exceptional Junior Finance and Accounting Assistant.</p>

<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>

<p>This role requires a combination of:</p>

<ul>

<li>Basic finance and accounting knowledge and skills.</li>

<li>Interpersonal / people / relationship skills.</li>

<li>Very strong attention to financial and operational details.</li>

<li>Desire to learn advanced accounting rules and procedures.</li>

<li>Ability to perform a wide range of finance and accounting tasks under deadline pressure.</li>

<li>Good communications skills.</li>

</ul>

<p>As a Junior Finance and Accounting Assistant, you will assist both the Head of Finance and the rest of the Finance team in performing finance, accounting and operations tasks.</p>

<p>We're looking for someone who is smart, a quick learner, resourceful, hands-on, energetic, and highly self-motivated, with the ambition to grow into a broader role in the future.</p>

<p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Prepare accounting schedules on excel including reserve for doubtful accounts, reserve for employee bonuses.</li>

<li>Prepare depreciation and amortization schedules including pre-paid assets.</li>

<li>Prepare salespeople variable compensation schedules.</li>

<li>Assist with the preparation of invoices for clients.</li>

<li>Assist with accounting and collections of accounts receivable.</li>

<li>Assist with all recurring finance functions including payroll, insurance, financial filings, audit, month end close, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.</li>

<li>Prepare various financial analysis on excel under guidance of the head of finance.</li>

<li>Assist with updates of budgets and forecasts.</li>

<li>Assist with cap table and equity management.</li>

<li>Assist with preparation for board meetings and board consent.</li>

<li>Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, COO, Financial Controller and Head of Finance.</li>

<li>Handle sensitive information, including related to personnel dynamics, with the highest level of discretion, aptitude for trust-building and professionalism.</li>

<li>Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and implement operational systems.</li>

<li>Perform occasional ad hoc tasks related to operations, finance and accounting. <br><br></li>

</ul>

<p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>1–2 years of experience as a junior finance assistant, financial analyst, accounting assistant, controller assistant or similar role.</li>

<li>Bachelors degree in finance, economics, accounting, business or similar.</li>

<li>Aptitude for working well with a diverse group of people in team settings.</li>

<li>Proven ability to operate autonomously and take initiative with minimal supervision.</li>

<li>Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities.</li>

<li>Proactive, resourceful, and calm under pressure.</li>

<li>Analytical, logical and data driven.</li>

<li>Tech-savvy and quickly adapt to new tools and platforms.</li>

<li>Required: basic understanding of accounting concepts and principles: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Account Receivable Aging, Debits and Credits, Journal Entries, Reserves and Accruals.</li>

<li>Required: Must know Excel and Google Sheets.</li>

<li>Required: Basic experience using QuickBooks Online.</li>

<li>Helpful but not required: Basic experience using Ramp and/or a Payroll platform such as TriNet, ADP or JustWorks.<br><br><br></li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Join a growing AI company with a bold vision and strong impact.</li>

<li>Gain unique insight into finance operations.</li>

<li>Have the freedom and autonomy to shape how the role evolves.</li>

<li>Clear potential to grow into higher-level roles.</li>

<li>Fully remote culture, flexible work environment, and a collaborative team.</li>

<li>Competitive salary + 401K plan.</li>

<li>Paid time off and holidays. </li>

</ul>

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<p><strong>Compensation range:</strong></p>

<p>$90,000 - $120,000 annually. Salary is based on a range of factors that include but are not limited to relevant experience, education, and skill level.</p>

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<p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p>

<p> Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits such as short-term disability, LTD, AD&D, 401k.</p>

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<p><strong>Equal opportunity employer</strong></p>

<p>We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide a fair and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations during the application or interview stage, please let us know.</p>

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<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">United States - Remote Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$90,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$120,000 USD</span></div></div></div>