Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

(Remote Opportunity)

Company Overview: Gratia is a tech-enabled platform providing on-demand, pre-vetted analysts to clients and offering apprenticeship as a service to analysts. Gratia offers a unique analysts-as-a-service platform that finds high-potential candidates, assesses their skills, and matches them with roles, while continuously upskilling them on the job. Gratia also provides apprenticeship opportunities that unlock grants and tax credits across the US and other countries, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work.

Introduction: This role supports both personal and business financial management for the CEO. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing cash flow, preparing financial projections, and assisting with expense reporting and ad-hoc tasks. This is a part-time role requiring 5 hours per week, with the flexibility to work on your own schedule as long as tasks are completed reliably.

Responsibilities:

Weekly Tasks

• Manage daily and weekly cash inflow and outflow.

• Record business and personal expenses.

• Generate and send project invoices; follow up on accounts receivable as needed.

• Collaborate with Jackie’s personal assistant (PA) on expense payments and reimbursements.

• Prepare the CEO’s weekly expense reimbursement report.

Monthly Tasks:

• Prepare monthly cash projections and ensure timely expense payments.

• Create financial analysis reports for Jackie, including cash and expense updates.

• Assist in managing projected revenue.

• Work with a tax accountant/advisor to prepare for tax filings.

• Handle any additional ad-hoc tasks as requested by the CEO.

Skills and Software Proficiency:

• Comfortable navigating online banking platforms (e.g., Mercury Bank, Wise).

• Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.

• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP accounting standards.

Work Environment:

• Location: 100% remote; candidate must be U.S.-based.

• Schedule: Flexible 10-15 hours per week; must be communicative and meet deadlines.

• Collaborate with the CEO’s personal assistant on payments, reimbursements, and ad-hoc tasks.

• Provides monthly financial updates and analysis to the CEO

Confidentiality and Data Security:

• Must sign a confidentiality agreement and adhere to strict protocols for handling sensitive financial information.

• Responsible for safeguarding access to all personal and business financial accounts.

Growth Potential

• This is an ongoing role with the potential for expanded responsibilities as the business grows.

• Future opportunities may include increased hours and transitioning into an Operations Manager role.

Preferred Qualities

• Flexible and adaptable with a start-up mentality.

• Highly reliable, trustworthy, and detail oriented.

• Strong independent worker with excellent attention to detail.

• Hardworking, with a solid foundation in personal finance management.

Conclusion: This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with an entrepreneurial leader, providing essential financial support and insights that contribute to personal and business growth. If you are an experienced and detail-oriented accountant who thrives in a flexible and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valued partner in the company’s ongoing success.

Compensation and Employment Details:

• Salary: $1000 per month

We are excited about the possibility of you joining us in this venture and look forward to seeing the profound impact you will have on our organization.