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<p data-renderer-start-pos="57" data-local-id="fbd8eb0e-7a22-4290-97e6-0b984613692f">RemoFirst is transforming the way businesses hire and manage global teams. Our mission is to enable Freedom of Work by providing an all-in-one global HR platform that simplifies hiring, compliance, payroll, and benefits management. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative companies, including Fortune 500 businesses and leading startups.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="408" data-local-id="2dc04bee-c0a0-4f51-8319-1ba05a3cf11e">We are a small but strong team of 200+ people (and growing) hyper-focused on delivering a world-class platform and unparalleled service with our industry-leading partnerships.</p> <p>As an <strong>Accounting Operations Assistant</strong> at Remofirst, you will be responsible for processing, tracking, and recording payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. This is a role that requires strong attention to detail and the ability to handle high volumes of transactions on a daily basis.</p> <p> </p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>What you'll be doing:</b><div> <ul data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="bulletList" data-prosemirror-node-block="true" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="a6b009bc2211" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Process and accurately classify multi-currency bank transactions.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="89b60d9a4288" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Maintain accurate transaction records and supporting documentation.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="277bc75d8464" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Perform regular bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="fb4b00607f71" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Verify account balances and ensure completeness of financial records.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="61565c0e226a" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Manage and analyze large transaction datasets using Excel.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="2abdb6792af2" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Support month-end close activities through transaction review and reconciliation.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="ab3ab5598d36" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Assist with financial reporting by providing accurate and organized data.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="07a564b1c416" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Monitor transaction flows and identify anomalies or inconsistencies.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="f9776da983fb" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.</p> </li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>What you’ll need:</b><div> <ul data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="bulletList" data-prosemirror-node-block="true" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="1274c2b56819" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Experience in processing financial transactions.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="5958dceb4fb9" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Understanding of bank reconciliations and account balance verification.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="957c1ba2d53b" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with large datasets, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="aa79e850573b" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">High attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="9c26e27ef8c1" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Ability to identify and resolve transaction discrepancies.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="fc0206568363" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Strong analytical and organizational skills.</p> </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <p data-local-id="1904ed01cbc2" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Good understanding of accounting principles and financial record-keeping.</p> </li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Why work at RemoFirst?</b><ul> <li><strong>Startup environment: </strong>RemoFirst is an early-stage startup. You have a voice that can influence and grow rapidly. An opportunity to build a tech unicorn. </li> <li><strong>Growth opportunity: </strong>This is a chance to join an AI-forward company driving innovation through artificial intelligence.</li> <li><strong>Direct impact: </strong>Your work will be at the center of how we grow revenue, support customers, and differentiate in the market.</li> <li><strong>Autonomy and Accountability: </strong>We value autonomy and accountability — there’s no bureaucracy or lengthy approval process. We prioritize speed and results to keep moving forward effectively.</li> <li><strong>Work for a Market Leader: </strong>Scale a project that counts market-leading companies like Microsoft, Mastercard, and more as happy customers. </li> <li><strong>Leadership visibility: </strong>Reporting into the Financial Controller, which means your projects will be strategic and business-critical.</li> <li><strong>Compensation and perks are great: </strong>Competitive compensation and 100% remote work. </li> <li><strong>Culture: </strong>You will get to work with some of the best colleagues coming from top tech companies. We lead with respect, kindness, and the understanding that everyone has the right to fail. We value hard yet smart work. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture.  As we grow and evolve, we welcome your input to help us further define our culture.</li> </ul><p><br></p><p></p>

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