Staff Accountant (Remote or Hybrid)

Staff Accountant – Catalyst Education Build the Financial Backbone of a High-Growth EdTech Company Catalyst Education is transforming how college science courses are taught—bringing high-quality digital learning tools to universities across the country. As demand grows, we’re expanding our financial operations and hiring our first in-house Staff Accountant to help build a scalable, and efficient finance function. This is a remote role, however preference given to those located in the Austin area or are willing to relocate. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves owning processes end-to-end, and wants visibility with executive leadership, you’ll fit right in. Why This Role Matters You will be the foundation of our accounting function, working directly with the CFO to manage the monthly close, improve processes, and support financial operations across the business—including institutional partners, bookstores, and resellers. Your work will influence how we scale, forecast, report, and make decisions. This isn’t a narrow bookkeeping role. It’s a hands-on position with room to grow into Senior Staff Accountant and beyond. What You’ll Own Month-End Close & Core Accounting • Prepare reconciliations, roll-forwards, schedules, and journal entries • Maintain and improve the accuracy of the GL • Support a 5-day monthly close • Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis Revenue Operations & Accounts Receivable • Manage billing, invoicing, and collections for university partners • Navigate bookstore and institutional systems for product setup and payment resolution • Maintain accurate revenue schedules and reconciliation support • Troubleshoot discrepancies with high-volume partners Accounting Operations • Own AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and vendor management • Maintain documentation for internal controls • Provide support for tax compliance, and reporting Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Work • Analyze workflow inefficiencies and propose improvements • Create and refine SOPs as we scale • Collaborate with People Ops and Financial Ops • Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational initiatives What You Bring Required: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • 2+ years of accounting experience (industry or public) • Strong understanding of GAAP • Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, logic functions, etc.) • Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks Online a plus) • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing, fast-changing environment • Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams • High degree of ownership and professionalism Desired: • Experience in SaaS, EdTech, or high-growth startup environments • Experience with revenue operations or B2B/institutional AR • CPA or progress toward the credential • Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce / HubSpot) • Sales and use tax experience Who You Are • You’re proactive, curious, and not afraid to fix things others overlook • You enjoy building structure where it doesn’t exist yet • You’re comfortable working directly with leadership • You want a role where your impact is visible and meaningful • You like solving operational puzzles and improving systems • You take pride in accuracy and understand the importance of clean financial data • You want to enjoy your work, and the people you work with Compensation & Benefits • Base Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 (DOE) • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Flexible PTO • Hybrid work schedule • Home office stipend Why You’ll Love Working Here You won’t be a cog in a 20-person accounting department. You’ll be part of a small, passionate team building financial infrastructure for a rapidly scaling EdTech company. Your work will matter from day one—and you’ll have room to grow as we grow. If you want ownership, impact, and a meaningful role that shapes the future of learning, we’d love to meet you. Important Note: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to undergo a background check, verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This description is for reference only. It is not meant to provide an exhaustive description of the duties that may be required of an employee in this position. It does not create a contract between the Company and any employee. Apply tot his job