Accounting Associate

Company Summary

Publishing.com empowers individuals from all walks of life to generate meaningful income streams through book publishing. As a leading online education platform, we specialize in guiding our students through the processes of writing, publishing, and selling books and audiobooks on major platforms like Amazon and Audible. We are thrilled to announce that Publishing.com has been recognized as the 19th fastest-growing private company in America for 2023, according to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Over the past two years, we've experienced an incredible 30% year-over-year growth and expanded our team by 500%. Recently, we hit a major milestone by helping 60,000+ students through our programs.

Our mission is to become the premier destination for all publishing-related needs. In line with this vision, we are excited to announce the launch of our latest innovation, Publishing.ai, a software designed to revolutionize the publishing industry further. This year marks a significant milestone in our journey toward achieving our goal, as we continue to expand our offerings and support our community of publishers.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic and rapidly growing Finance team. As part of a team that is currently small but expanding, this fully remote role offers significant opportunities for learning, development, and career growth. You will be responsible for managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, handling chargebacks, performing basic payroll tasks, performing financial reconciliations as part of the month-end close process, and various other accounting-related duties. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in accounting or finance, holds a relevant degree, and is equipped to thrive in a remote work environment.  

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR): Process invoices, manage payment cycles, and ensure timely collection of receivables.
• Chargebacks: Track and monitor trends in chargeback activity to ensure thresholds are not surpassed and resolutions are found. Investigate and resolve chargeback claims, as necessary.
• Payroll: Assist with basic payroll processing, including data entry, verification, and compliance with company policies.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• General Ledger: Assist in maintaining the general ledger by recording transactions, adjusting entries, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports as needed.
• Compliance: Ensure all financial activities adhere to internal controls, policies, and relevant regulations.
• Support & Collaboration: Work closely with the finance team to provide support on various projects and tasks as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a must.
• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Quickbooks, Sage Intaact, or Netsuite preferred) and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solution-oriented and strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Remote Work Skills: Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to manage time effectively in a remote setting. Ability to stay connected and engaged with the team through virtual communication tools. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Publishing.com?

At Publishing.com, our dedication to our mission and core values isn't just talk; it's reflected in how we treat our team. We believe in nurturing our employees' well-being, supporting their families, and empowering them to contribute to their communities. Here's how we stand out:

• Recently recognized as #19 on the Inc 5000's list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for 2023
• We are a completely remote team located worldwide with 100+ employees
• We have great benefits including paid time off (PTO), competitive health, vision, and dental benefits, 401k, and team socials...yes, even remotely
• We care about our culture deeply and live by our company values (1) Service that WOWs, (2) Ultimate Team Player, (3) Great Freakin' Attitude, (4) Billion Dollar Standards
• We encourage learning, growth, and continuous improvement and create meaningful programs to support our employees' professional development
• If you want to join a team on the ground floor, this is your chance: we are expanding beyond being an education company to become the one-stop shop for all your self-publishing needs