Part-Time Accountant​/Startup Tax & Compliance Specialist

Part-Time Accountant / Startup Tax & Compliance Specialist

Part-Time Remote Operations $45–$100/hour based on experience 20–25 hours per week

Trace is hiring a remote part-time accountant to support bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax documentation, Delaware C-Corp compliance, AP/AR, reconciliations, and startup financial operations.

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting records
• Maintain accurate records of income, expenses, invoices, receipts, reimbursements, vendor and contractor payments
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, payment platforms, and financial accounts
• Prepare monthly financial reports including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow summaries, and budget tracking
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Support U.S. federal and Delaware state tax compliance
• Track Delaware C-Corp obligations including franchise tax, annual reports, and state filings
• Support payroll, contractor payments, W-9 collection, and 1099 preparation
• Help improve accounting systems, expense categories, and internal financial controls
• Monitor burn rate, runway, vendor spend, and operating expenses
• Coordinate with outside tax advisors, legal counsel, and financial platforms

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or financial operations
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax law and startup accounting
• Familiarity with Delaware C-Corp compliance and state tax obligations
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Comfortable working with early-stage startups
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work remotely and communicate clearly
• Experience with Quick Books, Xero, Net Suite, or similar
• CPA license or willingness to pursue Delaware CPA eligibility preferred

• Active Delaware CPA license
• Experience with venture-backed startups or technology companies
• Experience with payroll systems and multi-state compliance
• Familiarity with SaaS, hardware, or manufacturing companies