[Hiring] Accounting & Payments Specialist @AspireIQ

Role Description

ASPIRE is looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional to own day-to-day transaction flow across expenses, sales orders, the general ledger and creator payouts. This role keeps creators and employees paid accurately and on time, and keeps revenue and GL activity clean for month-end close.

• Creator payments
  • Review each creator payment run for accuracy, approvals and supporting documentation before release
  • Process and pay out creator payments through Lumanu
  • Prepare PayPal creator payments and send the approved batch to Payments Processing for release
  • Investigate and resolve failed, duplicate or disputed payouts with creators and internal teams
• Sales orders
  • Review and approve sales orders daily, confirming pricing, terms and customer details
  • Flag discrepancies to Sales and Customer Success before orders are booked
• General ledger and revenue
  • Record journal entries, accruals and reclasses in the GL
  • Support revenue recognition and reconcile revenue to sales orders and billing
  • Reconcile payment platform activity (Lumanu, PayPal) to the GL
  • Contribute to month-end close deliverables on schedule
• Employee expense reimbursements
  • Review and approve employee expense reports in Airbase against company policy
  • Coordinate reimbursements and follow up on missing receipts or out-of-policy spend
  • Support payroll-related entries and data from Paylocity as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounting, accounts payable or payments operations
• Working knowledge of GL accounting, journal entries, reconciliations and revenue basics
• Hands-on experience with high-volume payment runs and payment platforms (PayPal or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and controls mindset around approvals and payment release
• Clear written English and reliable communication with US-based teams
• Able to work consistently on Pacific Time hours

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or progress toward ACCA/CPA
• Experience with Lumanu, Airbase and Paylocity
• Background in influencer marketing, creator economy or SaaS
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits – Full health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered.
• Remote Work Flexibility – Thrive in a high-energy, high-performing team—all from the comfort of your home. We provide support for your internet and home office setup.
• 401(k) Plan – Save for your future with our competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible PTO – Recharge and take time off whenever you need with our flexible paid time off policy.
• Paid Parental Leave – Four months of fully paid leave for new moms and dads—one of the best policies in the industry.
• Ongoing Training & Development – We invest in your growth with customized training, coaching, and career acceleration opportunities—while building clearer, more defined career paths. Plus, take advantage of our annual education stipend to keep learning on your terms.
• End-of-Year Break – We typically close between Christmas and New Year’s to give everyone time to unplug and recharge. Availability may vary by team based on workload and customer support needs.