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Accountant (Remote - Shared Services)

Chess Wizards • United States, United States • 2h ago

Job Title: Accountant (Remote - Shared Services)

Company: Apollo After School & Chess Wizards

Location: Remote - open to candidates based in Canada, Mexico, Asia, El Salvador, Serbia, and Japan.

Reports to: Executive Leadership Team & Founders

Salary: $40,000 - 50,000 USD annually

About Us:

Apollo After School and Chess Wizards are two fast-growing educational enrichment companies serving children and families across the U.S. With a combined focus on quality programming, operational excellence, and community partnership, we're seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accountant to support both brands in a shared services model.

Position Summary:

We're looking for a highly organized and proactive Accountant to take full ownership of our day-to-day financial operations. This is a hands-on, foundational role where you'll manage core accounting functions, support compliance, and ensure our books are clean and up to date. You'll work closely with the executive team and play a key part in keeping our two growing companies running smoothly behind the scenes.

This role is ideal for someone with strong U.S. accounting experience who thrives working independently, communicates clearly, and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely financial work.

Key Responsibilities:

General Accounting & Bookkeeping

Own and manage day-to-day accounting for both companies

Maintain accurate general ledger and chart of accounts

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial statements

Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Process employee reimbursements and vendor payments

Month-End & Reporting

Prepare monthly financial reports for the leadership team

Assist with budgeting and expense tracking

Support cash flow monitoring and forecasts

Maintain organized documentation of financial records

Tax & Compliance

Ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax filings (including state, federal, and franchise taxes)

Maintain compliance with IRS and state-level reporting requirements

Liaise with external CPA or legal advisors as needed for audits or filings

Track and renew necessary business registrations and licenses

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and internal controls

Help integrate and optimize tools such as QuickBooks, ADP, or Connecteam (if applicable)

Support implementation of any future finance-related tools or tech

What We Offer:

Flexible remote work arrangement. Opportunity to work with two growing, mission-driven companies.

Autonomy and entrepreneurial experience in building a modern finance department

Collaborative leadership team and supportive company culture

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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