Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wheel the World is a travel technology company focused on making travel accessible to everyone. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, assist with financial close and reporting, and collaborate remotely with teams across the company.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
- Prepare bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Prepare and record journal entries
- Review invoices, receipts, and other financial documentation
- Assist with vendor payments and accounts payable management
- Help track and reconcile customer payments and accounts receivable
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records
- Assist with financial reporting and analysis
- Support audit and tax-related requests
- Help maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency
- Collaborate remotely with team members across different functions and time zones
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- • 0–2 years of accounting experience; accounting internships are welcome
- • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
- • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- • Strong organizational and time-management skills
- • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
- • Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
- • Good written and verbal communication skills
- • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- • A curious, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
- • Ability to take ownership while knowing when to ask questions
- • Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or another accounting system
- • Previous accounting or finance internship experience
- • Familiarity with U.S. GAAP
- • Experience working for a startup, technology company, travel company, or e-commerce business
- • Experience working with remote or distributed teams
Benefits
- Fully remote position
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