Staff Accountant

Monarch Money

22d • Remote

About The Position

Monarch is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team during a period of significant growth and transition. Reporting to the Controller, you will play a key role in bringing accounting operations fully in-house by owning core processes like accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close, while helping build scalable, well-documented accounting workflows.
This is a highly hands-on role with broad exposure, offering the opportunity to see how a modern accounting function is built and improved from the ground up.

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a startup, high-growth, or similarly dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA or CPA-track a plus)
• Hands-on experience with core accounting functions such as reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Experience working with accounting systems and tools (e.g., QuickBooks Online or similar ERP, AP and expense tools)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and comfort collaborating across teams
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating autonomously within assigned responsibilities while escalating appropriately
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and learning how accounting functions scale in a B2C / SaaS environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Ramp, Stripe, or similar tools
• Prior experience helping transition accounting in-house or working alongside an outsourced accounting firm
• Exposure to subscription-based or SaaS revenue models
• Experience supporting audits or working with external auditors

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting responsibilities including accounts payable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and recurring journal entries
• Support month-end close by preparing schedules, tie-outs, and journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Partner with the Senior Accountant and Controller to transition processes from an outsourced provider to internal ownership
• Help improve and document accounting processes and controls to support audit readiness and scalability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, and Finance leadership to support accurate reporting and operational needs

Benefits

• Work wherever you want! As a fully remote company with no central office, we want you to work wherever you are happiest and most productive. Whether that’s out of your home, a co-working space, or elsewhere.
• Competitive cash and equity compensation in a hyper growth, early stage company 🚀.
• Stipend to set-up your ideal working environment.
• Competitive Benefit Plans for employees based on your location (e.g. in the US we offer: Medical, dental and vision benefits and the ability to contribute to a 401k plan).
• Unlimited PTO.
• 3 day weekend every month! We take off the “First Friday” every month to focus on rest, recuperation, or just having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level