Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SchoolStatus is a recognized leader in data-driven attendance and family engagement solutions, partnering with K–12 districts to improve student success. They are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join their Accounting team, responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, managing accounts payable, and supporting month-end close processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing through Ramp, including vendor bill entry, approvals, payments, and payment forecasting
- Maintain AP aging and ensure timely payment of vendor invoices
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection, payment details, and other required documentation
- Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Review and validate supporting documentation and approval workflows for accuracy and compliance
- Support accurate recording of vendor payments across Ramp and NetSuite
- Manage incoming AP inquiries and ensure timely follow-up with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Administer corporate card and employee expense activity in Ramp, including reviewing submissions, monitoring policy compliance, and following up on missing or incomplete support
- Prepare month end journal entries and reconcile prepaid expenses, accruals, and other assigned month-end entries
- Review income statement trending for completeness and accuracy and assist with monthly financial reporting
- Partner with the Product Management team to support accurate capitalization of software development activities in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting guidance
- Partner with the Marketing team to track events spend and plan for cash outflows
- Maintain and improve accounting process documentation, including AP procedures, close checklists, and internal workflows
- Support external audits and participate in ad-hoc financial projects
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial records and timely resolution of accounting inquiries
- Monitor and respond to accounting inquiries, ensuring timely resolution or routing to the appropriate team member
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS or high-growth technology environment
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and follow through on open items
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience with Ramp as an AP system and NetSuite for accounting
- Experience using AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT to support productivity, analysis, documentation, and process improvement
- Experience with system migrations, implementations, and change management
Benefits
- 🌍 Work From Anywhere – We embrace a remote-first culture, offering flexibility so you can work where you're most productive.
- 💰 401(k) Matching – We invest in your future.
- 🌴 Flexible Time Off – Work-life balance matters. Take the time you need to recharge and bring your best self to work.
- 👶 Paid Parental Leave – We support growing families with paid leave, fostering parent-child bonding and gender equality at home and in the workplace.
- 🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – We offer insurance options for employees, plus HRA, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
- 💡 Values-Driven Culture – Our values aren't just words on a page—they shape how we work, make decisions, and support each other.
- 🤝 Pledge 1% – We’re proud to be part of the global movement to give back, dedicating 1% of our time, resources, or profits to community initiatives.
- 🏡 Childcare Support – Our dependent care program allows you to set aside **pre-tax dollars** to cover eligible expenses such as **daycare, preschool, summer camps, before & after-school programs, and in-home care for children or dependents**—helping you balance work and family with peace of mind.
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