Accounting Specialist – Entry level

at On the Books! Junior Accounting Specialist At On the Books, we’re passionate about supporting innovative startups in the technology and life sciences industries. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a Entry level Accountant to join us! If you’re eager to grow your career in accounting, love working with numbers and people, and want to be part of a collaborative, fully remote team—this could be your next step. Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A Virtual Office with Real Impact: Skip the commute and work from home while collaborating with a supportive, friendly, and experienced team.
• Meaningful Work: You’ll help startups build strong financial foundations, making a real difference in their growth and success.
• Learning & Growth: Gain hands-on experience in multiple aspects of accounting, with mentorship from senior team members.
• Team Spirit: We support each other, celebrate wins, and believe work should be both productive and fun.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level or early-career accounting professional to work with multiple clients, primarily in the life sciences, tech and professional sectors. You’ll get exposure to a variety of accounting processes, tools, and client interactions while learning best practices in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll be:

• Assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online (training provided if needed).
• Helping prepare financial reports and reconciliations.
• Supporting senior accountants with month-end and year-end processes.
• Learning to analyze financial data and provide insights.
• Participating in virtual client meetings alongside senior team members. Who We’re Looking For
• Based in Eastern or Central Time Zones for client collaboration.
• 0–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (internships or part-time roles count).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Comfortable using technology and eager to learn new software.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong communicator who enjoys working with people.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor—because we like to enjoy the work we do! Bonus Points If You Have:
• QuickBooks Online experience or certification.
• Exposure to GAAP concepts from coursework or previous roles.
• Experience in life sciences or startup environments. Perks & Benefits
• 100% remote work.
• Mentorship and training opportunities.
• Exposure to multiple industries and clients.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture. If you think this is you, please send us your resume and tailored cover letter telling us why do you want to. If you have problems uploading the documents here you can email them to [email protected] Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home Application Question(s):
• Do you live in EST or CST zone?
• Do you have an accounting degree? Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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