Financial Accounting & People Operations Manager (Remote)

Financial Accounting & People Operations Manager at The Action Company Action is hiring a Financial Accounting & People Operations Manager to anchor our internal finance, payroll, and HR functions. This role blends accuracy, structure, and people-centered operations to keep our team running smoothly.We’re looking for someone who can bring calm order to complexity, can see around corners, and can create workflows that support a healthy, functioning team. What You’ll Do • Lead month-end and year-end close • Manage AP/AR, invoicing, reimbursements, and vendor payments • Handle payroll in Gusto, reconcile entries, and track PTO/leave • Maintain titles, rates, and multi-state compliance • Administer benefits and open enrollment • Support onboarding, offboarding, policy updates, and performance processes • Coordinate 401(k) onboarding, submissions, and compliance • Manage insurance, vendors, and the company-wide inbox • Foster a culture of clarity, inclusion, and psychological safety, where operational rigor and humanity coexist together What You Bring • 3–5+ years in bookkeeping, payroll, HR, or people operations • QuickBooks fluency and confidence with journal entries • Experience with 401(k) plans and multi-state compliance • Strong attention to detail and structured communication • Self-directed and comfortable owning processes end to end Nice-to-have: Experience with Gusto, Slack, Notion, Google Workspace. Role Details • Location: Remote or remote/hybrid (in Bellingham, WA or Kansas City, MO) • Type: Full-time preferred (contract-to-hire possible) • Start: ASAP • Compensation: Based on experience + local market Sign up today: • Full job details: Apply tot his job