Staff Accountant (Flexible Remote / Hybrid + Part Time)

a { • text-decoration : none; • color : #464feb; tr th, tr td { • border : 1px solid #e6e6e6; tr th { • background-color : #f5f5f5; Part-Time Staff Accountant (QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks 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 • QuickBooks 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 Apply tot his job