Accounting Associate

Teach Plus

. Process employee expense reports, corporate credit card transactions, vendor invoices, stipends, and other payment requests accurately and on time .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing employee expense reports, vendor invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records using accounting software. Proficient in managing multiple deadlines and ensuring compliance with documentation standards in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sage Intacct ExperienceAccounting Software ProficiencyAttention to DetailFinancial Record MaintenanceCustomer-Service Mindset

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Hard Skills

AccountingBookkeepingExpense ReportingVendor ManagementGeneral Ledger CodingTransaction Recording1099 ProcessingFinancial Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationFollow-ThroughClear CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctBILLTallieRampQuickBooksXero

Certifications & Qualifications

Accounting CertificateBookkeeping CertificateAssociate Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

NonprofitEducation-FocusedGrant-FundedAccounts PayableAudit-Ready Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process employee expense reports, corporate credit card transactions, vendor invoices, stipends, and other payment requests accurately and on time
Review expense reports, credit card statements, invoices, and reimbursement requests for supporting documentation and coding
Record invoices, obtain approvals, and prepare weekly payment reports
Set up new vendors and contractors and maintain accurate vendor information
Partner with the Senior Accountant to resolve payment, documentation, coding, and vendor setup issues
Support year-end vendor reporting and 1099 processing
Maintain transaction records across Sage Intacct, BILL, Tallie, and Ramp
Apply general ledger, project, and grant coding
Identify discrepancies or incomplete transactions and resolve issues with staff or vendors
Maintain financial records supporting monthly close, grant reporting, internal reviews, and annual audits
Monitor the shared Accounting inbox and respond to payment, reimbursement, expense report, and documentation inquiries
Follow up when additional documentation, approvals, or information is needed
Support onboarding and training for staff using expense, payment, and corporate card systems
Add and maintain users in Finance platforms
Maintain organized, audit-ready accounts payable and expense documentation
Identify and improve accounting processes and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience
Experience working in a nonprofit, education-focused, or grant-funded organization preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Accounting/bookkeeping certificate preferred
Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Xero, or comparable systems; Sage Intacct experience is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with spreadsheets and financial data
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Ability to maintain accurate documentation, manage multiple deadlines, and handle a high volume of transactions
Ability to work independently, identify and resolve routine discrepancies, and recognize when issues should be escalated
Clear, professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset
Ability to work successfully in a remote, lean, and collaborative team environment
Flexibility as priorities and processes evolve
Consistent availability during established organizational business hours
Comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones and in a virtual environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Shared summer and winter breaks
Summer Half-Day Fridays
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement contributions with immediate vesting
Paid parental leave for all caregivers
Four-week paid sabbatical after five years of service