The RoleAstra is a payments infrastructure and money movement API platform powering fintech clients across the country. We're looking for a Finance Operations Analyst to help keep our internal financial engine running cleanly as we scale - from accounts payable and receivable to reconciliation and reporting.. You will work at the intersection of finance, engineering, and payments to design and operate best-in-class financial processes around billing and cost optimization.
What You'll Do- Own day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and client billing
- Support month-end and quarter-end close, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
- Reconcile internal financial records against bank statements, payment processor reports, and other third-party data sources
- Track and manage vendor contracts, payment terms, and renewal timelines
- Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards for leadership (cash position, burn, AP/AR aging, etc.)
- Assist with expense management, corporate card administration, and employee reimbursements
- Help maintain and improve internal financial controls and documentation as the company scales
- Partner with Payments Operations and other teams on cross-functional financial questions (e.g., reserve requirements, settlement timing impacts on cash flow)
- Work with Engineering to track, analyze, and optimize billing and infrastructure/vendor spend, identifying cost drivers and efficiency opportunities
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and process improvement projects as they come up
What We're Looking ForRequired Experience- 2+ years of experience in a finance, accounting, or financial operations role (fintech or startup experience a plus)
- Solid understanding of core accounting concepts (accruals, reconciliations, close processes)
- Experience managing AP/AR or similar transactional finance workflows
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working with high volumes of financial data
- Ability to work independently, prioritize across multiple recurring deadlines, and flag issues proactively
- Clear written and verbal communication, including comfort working with vendors and cross-functional partners
- Ability and willingness to travel up to ~15% annually
Education- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- No certifications required; progress toward or holding a CPA/CFA is a plus but not expected at this level
Technical Skills- Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets), including formulas and pivot tables for reconciliation and reporting
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP/general ledger systems)
- Comfort with SQL or willingness to learn (BigQuery) for pulling and reconciling transactional data is a plus
Preferred Experience- Experience in a payments, fintech, or financial services company
- Exposure to bank reconciliation involving multiple settlement accounts or FBO structures
- Experience supporting audits or building out financial controls at a growing company
- Familiarity with cash flow forecasting or basic FP&A support
Why This Role Matters- Clean, accurate financials are the foundation everything else at Astra gets built on - from investor confidence to operational decision-making. This role ensures the money side of the business is well-organized and trustworthy as we grow, freeing up leadership and cross-functional teams to make good decisions with reliable numbers in hand.
What We Offer- Competitive compensation with equity in a growing fintech company.
- Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements
- Small team, big impact - your work directly supports Astra's ability to scale responsibly
- Professional growth opportunities in compliance and risk management
- Mission-driven - build infrastructure that powers financial innovation while meeting the highest regulatory standards
Remote Work and CultureAstra is a remote-first company hiring only within the U.S. We value thoughtful collaboration, clarity, and initiative.
