Finance & Accounting Associate

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM EST
Salary: $900/month

About Founders & Funders
Founders & Funders (F&F) is one of the fastest-growing startup event platforms in the U.S., bringing together exceptional founders, investors, and ecosystem partners through our signature VC Reverse Pitch™ events.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Finance & Accounting Associate to support our day-to-day financial operations and help keep our accounting processes accurate, timely, and organized.

About the Role
The Finance & Accounting Associate will primarily support Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, along with general accounting and finance activities.

This is a hands-on role for someone with solid accounting experience who is comfortable managing financial transactions, recurring deadlines, reconciliations, and follow-ups with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities
1. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Prepare and send customer/client invoices
• Monitor outstanding invoices and accounts receivable balances
• Follow up on overdue invoices and payment status
• Record and reconcile customer payments
• Maintain accurate AR records and supporting documentation
• Assist with customer inquiries related to billing and payments
• Prepare AR aging reports and payment status summaries
• Identify and escalate overdue or unusual accounts

2. Accounts Payable

• Process vendor and supplier invoices
• Verify invoices against supporting documentation and approvals
• Track upcoming payments and AP due dates
• Prepare payment requests and supporting documentation
• Record and maintain accurate AP transactions
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Follow up with internal teams regarding missing invoices or approvals
• Maintain organized AP records and documentation

3. General Accounting & Finance Support

• Assist with bank and account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Maintain accurate financial records and spreadsheets
• Assist with expense tracking and reimbursement processing
• Prepare basic financial reports and summaries
• Support audits by providing requested financial documentation
• Help maintain organized digital accounting files
• Assist with other accounting and finance projects as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP)
• At least 2 years with Quickbooks, Ramp, Stripe or similar tools
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience with invoicing, payment processing, reconciliations, and account tracking
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong follow-through and ability to consistently track outstanding items
• Comfortable working with financial data, spreadsheets, and accounting systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team
• Proactive, reliable, and accountable
• Able to handle confidential financial information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting month-end closing and financial reporting
• Experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, or similar platforms
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Experience working with U.S.-based companies or clients
• Experience working with remote or international teams

What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means accurate financial records, timely processing of invoices and payments, consistent follow-up on receivables, and well-organized accounting documentation.

You’ll help ensure Founders & Funders’ day-to-day financial processes run smoothly and that leadership has accurate and timely financial information when needed.

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