Fast Facts

Join Otus as an Accounting Assistant and support day-to-day accounting operations focused on accounts receivable, expense processing, and reconciliations within a collaborative and mission-driven team.

Responsibilities: Assist in preparing financial reports, manage accounts receivable, reconcile credit card statements, support accounts payable, maintain accurate accounting records, and assist with monthly close tasks.

Skills: 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience, strong reconciliation and account analysis skills, proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, highly organized and detail-focused, with strong independent and collaborative abilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; experience in a remote/distributed team and familiarity with Expensify is a plus.

Location: The role is remote-friendly, with occasional in-person meetings if based in the Chicago area.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $40,000 - $55,000.

About the Company

Otus offers a seamless K-12 student performance platform for administrators, teachers, students, and families. We do this by implementing amazing ideas from awesome people—and we need more awesomeness on our team. Are you passionate, collaborative, love to geek out on frontend technology, and want to work for a mission-driven company that is shaping how teachers, students, and parents learn together? If so, we want to hear from you. Our diverse team consists of talented designers, engineers, product managers, and support specialists who share a variety of interests. You'll find musicians, world travelers, beer enthusiasts, nerds, sports fans, and all-around great people who shape our positive culture.

Your Role

We’re looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll support the Corporate Controller with day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on accounts receivable, expense processing, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements
• Manage accounts receivable and follow up on collections
• Reconcile credit card statements and apply proper coding
• Support accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements (via Expensify)
• Maintain accurate accounting records
• Assist with monthly close tasks and documentation
• Help resolve discrepancies in accounts
• Support ad hoc accounting projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience preferred
• Strong reconciliation and account analysis skills
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly organized and detail-focused
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Quick learner with a proactive attitude

Nice to Haves

• Experience working on a remote/distributed team
• Based in the Chicago area or able to attend occasional in-person meetings if needed
• Familiarity with Expensify or other accounting software

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• 20 PTO days annually + 16 paid holidays (including your birthday and a “do-what-you-love” day)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Remote-friendly culture with flexible work/life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Work-from-home stipend
• Life and disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Otus celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available at this time.