What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Startup Accountant position at Company Launch Partners?
Part Time with A Clear Path to Full Time
About Us: Why We Are Different
At Company Launch Partners (CLP), we don't just crunch numbers for boring, corporate giants. We partner with early-stage founders, entrepreneurs, and high-growth startups to help build their financial dreams from the ground up.
Because we work with fast-moving startups, our work requires an extra level of care, curiosity, and strategic thinking. You won't just be entering data into a spreadsheet; you will be actively involved in scaling businesses.
The Opportunity: Mentorship & Structured Growth
Are you looking to launch your accounting career in an environment that actually invests in your development? At CLP, we don't just look at a number of years on a resume; we look for foundational knowledge, strong character, and a hunger to learn.
In this role, you will work closely with our entire team on client accounts, backed by a highly supportive management team dedicated to instructing and mentoring our staff. We pride ourselves on our robust onboarding and collaborative environment, ensuring you have a strong network of experienced professionals guiding your work every step of the way. If you want a role where you can apply your accounting knowledge, ask questions, and rapidly accelerate your professional skills, this is the perfect place to start.
What You’ll Be Doing (With Guidance & Training)
· The Essentials: Recording and reconciling bank/credit card transactions, managing accounts payable/receivable, and preparing client invoices.
· The Puzzle Solving: Reconciling general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies, and supporting "clean-up" projects for new startup clients.
· The Big Picture: Helping prepare basic financial reports (P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow) and assisting with month-end close activities.
· The Startup Life: Assisting clients with QuickBooks Online setups, onboarding new clients, and handling ad-hoc operational projects.
· The Future of Tech: Collaborating with our team to implement new tech, AI and automation tools across our clients' financial workflows.
Who You Are (Our Perfect Fit)
· The Mindset: You are deeply curious, eager to learn, and have an interest in small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurship.
· The Baseline: You have an Accounting , Finance or Business degree, with a solid grasp of foundational accounting principles.
· The Tools: You have some familiarity or exposure to QuickBooks Online and Excel/Google Sheets.
· The Innovator: You have a natural curiosity for tech and AI tools. You don't need to be an expert, but you should be excited about the challenge of researching new tech, troubleshooting, and figuring out how to apply it to traditional accounting tasks.
· The Character: You have a sharp eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and you thrive in an environment where you can ask questions and absorb knowledge from those around you.
· The Location: This is a hybrid role working both remotely and with our Boston based clients.
Ready to Launch Your Career?
If you have the right character and a passion for growth, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume to admin@companylaunchpartners.com and tell us why you want to work with startups.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02108
Salary : $30 - $35