Accountant (Temporary)
Protege · United States
- Hybrid
- Temporary
- $70,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Temporary Accountant role for 4 months.
- Manage AP/AR, journal entries, and month-end close.
- Utilize accounting software and ERP systems.
- Requires 2+ years accounting experience.
- Must have strong attention to detail.
About the role
About Protege
We are building Protege to solve the biggest unmet need in AI — getting access to the right training data. The process today is time intensive, incredibly expensive, and often ends in failure. The Protege platform facilitates the secure, efficient, and privacy-centric exchange of AI training data.
Solving AI’s data problem is a generational opportunity. We’re backed by world-class investors and already powering partnerships with some of the most ambitious teams in AI. The company that succeeds will be one of the largest in AI — and in tech.
We’re a lean, fast-moving, high-trust team of builders who are obsessed with velocity and impact. Our culture is built for people who thrive on ambiguity, own outcomes, and want to shape the future of data and AI.
Join the Protege Finance Team on a limited term (approximately 4 months)
What You’ll Do:
- Record transactions in our ERP (currently Quickbooks; switching to Campfire) and participate in month-end close including preparing journal entries
- Manage vendor schedules and prepare domestic transfers and international wire transactions
- Ensure deals are properly recorded, accurately reflecting gross and net revenue, as well as recording delivery and billing dates
- Invoicing customers
- Categorize transactions in Ramp and sync to ERP
What Success Looks Like:
- 30 days: Successfully assume AR / AP responsibilities. Participate in month end close
- 60 days: Be able to lead month end close processes
What You Bring:
- Open to a limited term engagement (approximately 4 months)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance operations experience
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
- Ability to reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Protege Values:
- Pass the Loved Ones’ Test: We act with integrity and do the right thing — especially when it’s hard and no one is watching.
- Always Find a Way: We are resourceful, resilient builders who solve hard problems and push through obstacles.
- Go Fast and Grow Fast: Velocity matters. We move with urgency, learn quickly, and continuously improve as individuals and as a company.
- Practice Kindness and Candor: We communicate directly and respectfully, building trust through honest feedback and genuine care for one another.
- Deliver Together: We win as one team. Collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership drive our success.
- Own the Outcome. Hone the Craft: We take pride in our work, sweat the details, and continuously raise the bar for excellence.
Key skills/competency
- Temporary Accountant
- Accounting Software
- ERP Systems
- Quickbooks
- Campfire
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Month-End Close
- Journal Entries
- Financial Processes
Skills & topics
- Accountant
- Temporary
- Accounting
- Finance
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- ERP
- Quickbooks
- Month-End Close
- Journal Entries
- Excel
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Operations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 2+ years of accounting, AP/AR, and ERP experience. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and ERP systems like Quickbooks.
- Address the temporary nature: Clearly state your availability and enthusiasm for a limited-term engagement.
- Demonstrate values alignment: Weave Protege's values (integrity, resourcefulness, velocity, kindness, collaboration, ownership) into your application and interview responses.
Technical preparation
Master Excel formulas and pivot tables.,Familiarize with Quickbooks or similar ERPs.,Review core accounting principles and processes.,Practice transaction recording and reconciliation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you handled ambiguity.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,Give an example of problem-solving.,How do you collaborate with a team?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of this Temporary Accountant position at Protege?
- This is a limited-term engagement, expected to last approximately 4 months. It's a great opportunity to gain experience with a fast-growing AI data company.
- What accounting software does Protege currently use, and what is it switching to?
- Protege currently uses Quickbooks for its ERP system and is in the process of switching to Campfire. Experience with either, or a similar ERP, is beneficial.
- What are the key responsibilities for the Temporary Accountant at Protege?
- Key responsibilities include recording transactions, participating in month-end close, managing vendor schedules, processing payments, invoicing customers, and categorizing transactions.
- What qualifications are essential for the Temporary Accountant role?
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience), 2+ years of accounting experience, strong understanding of accounting principles, proficiency in Excel, and experience with accounting software are essential.
- How can I best prepare for an interview for the Temporary Accountant role at Protege?
- Be ready to discuss your experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, month-end close processes, and your proficiency with accounting software and Excel. Also, be prepared to talk about how you align with Protege's core values.
- Is this a remote or on-site position for the Temporary Accountant?
- The job description does not explicitly state the work arrangement. Typically, accounting roles with ERP system interaction and close processes may lean towards on-site or hybrid. Further clarification would be needed.