Staff Accountant; Remote​/Hybrid + Part Time

Position: Staff Accountant (Flexible Remote/Hybrid + Part Time) Part-Time Staff Accountant (Quick Books Online) Location: Remote (U.S.) or Hybrid if local to Waltham, MA Schedule: Part-Time, flexible hours (approximately 20–40 hours per week, varying by month) Compensation: $30–$35 per hour, based on experience Engagement Type: Long-term contract with potential conversion to full-time Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekeart is partnered with a growing, venture-backed technology company that is seeking a Part-Time Staff Accountant to join their team on a long-term basis. This is an immediately needed role supporting a fast-growing government contracting and technology organization operating in a dynamic startup environment. The position offers flexible scheduling, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to transition to a full-time role as the company continues to scale. While local candidates near Waltham, Massachusetts are preferred, highly qualified remote candidates will be considered. Position Summary The Part-Time Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial records and reliable reporting. This role works primarily in Quick Books Online and Ramp , partnering closely with senior leadership and an external CPA to maintain strong accounting controls and financial discipline. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a high-growth, startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger records in Quick Books Online
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, amortization, and reclassifications
• Support and progressively take ownership of month-end close processes
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations (cash, prepaids, accruals, AP/AR as applicable)
• Investigate variances and ensure consistent, GAAP-aligned accounting treatment
• Administer and optimize Ramp workflows, including receipt collection, coding rules, approvals, and vendor mapping
• Reconcile Ramp card activity to Quick Books Online and ensure timely, accurate posting
• Reduce exceptions related to missing receipts or miscoded transactions and support spend policy compliance
• Manage invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Maintain accurate vendor records and supporting documentation
• Assist with vendor onboarding and documentation standards
• Perform recurring bank reconciliations
• Maintain basic cash visibility and flag unusual activity or discrepancies
• Create and maintain lightweight accounting SOPs, including close checklists and coding standards
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a small company, startup, or high-growth environment
• Strong, hands-on experience with Quick Books Online
• Experience using Ramp or similar corporate card/spend management platforms
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting and reconciliation best practices
• High attention to detail with strong accountability and follow-through
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting recurring month-end close cycles
• Prior experience partnering with an external CPA or fractional controller
• Payroll accounting experience (including Paychex or similar systems)
• Government contracting or DoD project accounting experience
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills

Tools & Systems

• Quick Books Online
• Ramp
• Google Workspace, Slack
• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Schedule & Growth Path

• Flexible, part-time schedule with fluctuating weekly hours based on close cycles
• Role is projected to continue through mid-2027, with potential for earlier conversion
• Clear path to full-time employment as transaction volume and reporting needs increase

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to expand responsibilities and hours over time
• Potential conversion to a full-time Staff Accountant role as the company grows

Why This Opportunity

• Long-term, stable part-time role in a growing startup
• Meaningful ownership of accounting operations rather than transactional tasks
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership and external accounting advisors
• Flexible work environment with remote eligibility

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