Accounting & Payments Specialist

Aspire is seeking an accounting professional to manage day-to-day transaction flow across creator payouts, employee expenses, sales orders, the general ledger, and revenue. The role supports accurate and timely payments, clean financial records, and month-end close.

What you'll do:

• 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
• Review and approve sales orders daily, confirming pricing, terms and customer details
• Flag discrepancies to Sales and Customer Success before orders are booked
• 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
• Review and approve employee expense reports in Airbase against company policy
• Coordinate reimbursements and follow up on missing receipts or out-of-policy spend

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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:

• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Remote work flexibility; support for internet and home office setup.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Four months of fully paid parental leave for new moms and dads.
• Customized training, coaching, career acceleration opportunities, and clearer, more defined career paths.
• Annual education stipend.
• Typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s; availability may vary by team based on workload and customer support needs.