GreenSpark Finance · 6 days ago
Finance Associate (Accounting & Analytics)
GreenSpark Finance supports growth-stage CPG brands with outsourced Accounting and CFO services as well as an AI-enabled cashflow management platform. The Finance Associate will manage full-cycle accounting tasks and provide analytics and systems support, ensuring high-quality outputs and improved workflows for multiple client accounts.
Responsibilities
Support full-cycle accounting across multiple client accounts (primarily CPG)
Own key components of monthly close, including transaction coding/classification, accruals and month-end journal entries (as needed), balance sheet reconciliations, tie-outs and reporting validation
Support more complex accounting areas as applicable, including revenue recognition / deferred revenue, prepaid expense amortization, fixed assets & depreciation, intangible assets & amortization, and lease accounting (ROU assets)
Maintain debt schedules, calculate and book interest expense, and support lender-related accounting/reporting as needed
Support AP/AR workflows (Bill.com), including vendor management and invoice processing
Support client invoicing, billing, and collections follow-up (as applicable)
Prepare and/or support delivery of monthly financial reporting packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Maintain clean documentation and process consistency across clients
Build and maintain reporting and analytical outputs (KPI trends, variance analysis, dashboards)
Support modeling and forecasting efforts (cash forecasts, scenario analysis)
Perform data QA across systems and outputs (ensuring reporting accuracy and reliability)
Support process improvements and automation (Excel templates, workflow cleanup, repeatability)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field
1+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or similar role
Strong understanding of accounting principles and monthly close fundamentals
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced, multi-client setting
Excellent attention to detail and strong ownership mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in a small-team, fast-moving environment
Advanced Excel skills, including working with large data sets (data tables, pivots, advanced formulas)
Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Bill.com (or similar tools)
Preferred
2–3+ years of full cycle accounting experience
Experience with outsourced accounting / multi-client environment
Experience with CPG and/or eCommerce (bonus)
Experience with SaaS or tech startup operations (bonus)
Strong systems thinking and interest in automation/process improvement
Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Charlotte, NC or New York, NY office