Catalyst Education · 1 month ago
Staff Accountant (Austin-based Hybrid Role)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expCatalyst Education is transforming how college science courses are taught by providing high-quality digital learning tools to universities. They are seeking a Staff Accountant to help build a scalable finance function, manage the monthly close, and support financial operations across the business.
E-Learning
Responsibilities
Prepare reconciliations, roll-forwards, schedules, and journal entries
Maintain and improve the accuracy of the GL
Support a 5-day monthly close
Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis
Manage billing, invoicing, and collections for university partners
Navigate bookstore and institutional systems for product setup and payment resolution
Maintain accurate revenue schedules and reconciliation support
Troubleshoot discrepancies with high-volume partners
Own AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and vendor management
Maintain documentation for internal controls
Provide support for tax compliance, and reporting
Analyze workflow inefficiencies and propose improvements
Create and refine SOPs as we scale
Collaborate with People Ops and Financial Ops Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational initiatives
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of accounting experience (industry or public)
Strong understanding of GAAP
Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, logic functions, etc.)
Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks Online a plus)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing, fast-changing environment
Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams
High degree of ownership and professionalism
Preferred
Experience in SaaS, EdTech, or high-growth startup environments
Experience with revenue operations or B2B/institutional AR
CPA or progress toward the credential
Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce / HubSpot)
Sales and use tax experience
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO
Hybrid work schedule
Home office stipend
Company
Catalyst Education
Catalyst Education is an e-learning platform that provides education for STEM courses and labs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-09-19Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
James Caras
CEO
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