Operational Accountant

About the Role

We're looking for an Operational Accountant with 5+ years of experience to own day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This is a hands-on role for a builder—someone who can run the close, keep the books clean, and improve the systems and processes around them as we scale.Responsibilities

Own the full month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

Manage daily bookkeeping and maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records

Perform weekly bank and credit card reconciliations

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections

Run payroll, including commission calculations and contractor payroll

Administer 401(k) processing and ensure compliance

Prepare and file 1099s

Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership

Identify gaps in existing processes and build scalable workflows and controls

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced setting

Strong command of month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and payroll

Experience with 401(k) administration, 1099 filing, and commission/contractor payments

Proficiency across: Deel, QuickBooks Online (QBO), Campfire, Ramp, HubSpot, and Claude AI

Comfortable working independently with shifting priorities and minimal hand-holding

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong critical-thinking skills and a builder's mindset—you improve what you touch

Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats

You'll Thrive Here If You

Like building systems, not just maintaining them

Move fast without sacrificing accuracy

Ask "why" and spot problems before they become fires

Want ownership over operational finance end to end

What is Contrarian Thinking and what do we do?

We aim to make Main Street > Wall Street.

Who are we: We are an investment firm and media company led by veterans of Wall Street, Private Equity, and operators of Main Street businesses. We help owners BUY, SCALE, and SELL businesses.

Our Ecosystem:

Capital & Investment Company – We invest millions annually in businesses and support portfolio companies in scaling to create enduring, profitable companies that change the world.

Events & Community – We help business buyers and builders through live workshops, weekly calls, and annual events around the country. We have two types of communities:

For Buyers (Contrarian Academy): a vetted community of buyers who use our campus, curriculum, and advisors to acquire or invest in businesses.

For Builders (Growth Boardroom): a community and event ecosystem where we help business owners use our proven systems and advisors to grow enduring, profitable companies.

Media & Content – We aim to be the biggest and most trusted business media company in the world through podcasts, YouTube, books, and education that make business content better than any university degree.

Come build with us.

Location

Fully Remote (Company is based in Austin, Texas)

Please note: This role requires being available during regular business hours, 9am–6pm CT.

Type of Employment

Full-Time

Crew Benefits

All of these benefits go into effect on Day 1 of your employment with us.

Unlimited PTO Policy (with approval from your Direct Support) + 9 paid US holidays and your 3 local holidays

On-time direct deposit pay 2x/month

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