Accounting Associate - Startup Accounting & Finance Firm

We are proactively seeking a motivated entry-level Accounting Associate who is goal-oriented and excited about career advancement.! This individual will work directly with our experienced team of CPAs and startup clients. In this role, you will manage day-to-day financial tasks and ensure accurate and timely record-keeping. This is an excellent opportunity to gain financial accounting experience and work with exciting and growing startup companies. 

This is a Hybrid role working from a co-working space in Orlando, FL or Tampa, 2 days a week and would prefer the candidate to be in the Central Florida area.

Some of what you’ll do:-

• Work closely with internal teams and startup clients to help drive process improvement.
• Assist with all aspects of accounting, from recording transactions and ad-hoc analyses.
• Process AP, AR, and other transactions
• Perform bank and other reconciliations
• Update/create supporting schedules for financial statements
• Process payroll for clients
• Perform month-end close activities
• Assist in all aspects of preparation for meetings with portfolio companies
• Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned by the manager
• Just to name a few.

Who are you:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in either Finance or Accounting or an associate’s degree, equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience
• You have QuickBooks Online or NetSuite experience
• Demonstrate proficiency in working with Excel and Google Suite
• An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• You’re an entrepreneurial self-starter and team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• You have a high degree of personal motivation, work ethic, and professionalism
• You can prioritize given tasks and work efficiently towards completing them
• Enthusiastic about working for and with growing startup companies

You’ll love working at Graphite because:

• Balance. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have flexible PTO to explore new places, hobbies, or TV shows
• We’re not just an employer. We’re people. We offer insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental).
• We’ll invest in your career. Our company is growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to many professional development opportunities to keep up with the company’s evolving needs.
• We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too.