
Accounting Assistant at Careerswift (United States)
Careerswift· United States·
Role details
Job description
Bilgewater Group is a Chicago-based diversified services company founded in 2003. We operate across two core divisions: food service and care. Our food service division manages a network of quick-service and counter-service locations across the greater Chicagoland area, serving thousands of customers every day at high-traffic venues, including commercial districts, transit hubs, and retail centers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting activities and help maintain accurate financial records. This role is a good fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with numbers, documents, and spreadsheets in a remote environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Assist with routine accounting and bookkeeping tasks
- Enter and maintain financial information in accounting systems and spreadsheets
- Review invoices, payments, and financial documents for accuracy
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
- Assist with account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation
- Prepare basic reports and provide administrative support to the accounting team
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, administration, or a similar role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and financial records
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
- Good organization and time-management skills
- Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
- Reliable internet connection and workspace
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with accounting or bookkeeping software
- Knowledge of accounts payable or accounts receivable processes
- Experience with invoice processing or account reconciliation
- Background in food service, retail, hospitality, or other multi-location businesses
COMPENSATION
$20–$27 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
HIRING PROCESS
Application Review → Initial Conversation → Interview → Offer
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Bilgewater Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and value a diverse team with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Location: Remote Seniority Level: Junior
Why work at Careerswift
- Remote-first culture: Roles listed as "Remote" or "Hybrid" with flexibility; San Francisco office available but not required
- Early-stage impact: Join a company founded in 2025 with only 6 employees — opportunity to shape product, culture, and technical direction from near the ground floor
- Modern tech stack: React, TypeScript, Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask), Node.js (Next.js/Nest.js), PostgreSQL, AWS, OpenAI, Hugging Face, dbt, Vercel — cutting-edge AI and cloud-native tools
- AI-first engineering: Work on context-aware AI agents, real-time data ingestion, OLAP optimizations, and LLM-powered features
- Growth trajectory: Company is in hypergrowth phase (traffic up 872% monthly, headcount up 300% YoY) — strong potential for career acceleration
- Lean team culture: With only 6 people, engineers will have broad ownership and direct impact on product decisions