Finance Operations Associate
Quick Summary
Our Company The U.S. construction permitting process is a black box. Over 500,000 forms and 20,000 processes, yet 95% of cities use the same building code.
Join GreenLite at a pivotal moment in our growth! As our Finance Operations Associate, you’ll play a foundational role in building a modern, AI-native finance function that supports a high-growth startup transforming a multi-hundred-billion-dollar…
Responsibilities
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Actively participate in designing and implementing AI-assisted workflows across billing, collections, reconciliation, and reporting.
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Help identify manual, repetitive accounting tasks and work with the team to automate or streamline them using AI tools and system integrations.
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Partner with accounting, operations, sales, and customer-facing teams to understand business needs and translate them into durable finance workflows.
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Bring curiosity and a builder’s mindset to process improvement — this is not a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo.
Review and issue customer invoices accurately and on time, in accordance with contract terms and customer requirements.
Own accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and support cash receipt application.
Ensure vendor invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time, with attention to proper payment timing and cash conservation.
Help identify opportunities to streamline the AP process through automation and system integrations.
Support the month-end close process by assisting with journal entries and account reconciliations.
Help maintain data integrity across accounting systems and subledgers.
Support recurring financial and operational reporting, including tracking key business metrics, cash activity, AR aging, AP trends, and close-related outputs.
Velocity and impact of AI-assisted workflow improvements — how quickly you identify automation opportunities and move them from idea to implementation.
Quality and reliability of AI-native processes built — are the systems you help design durable, well-documented, and trusted by the team?
Accuracy and timeliness of core accounting responsibilities — invoicing, collections, AP processing, and month-end close support.
Growth in technical capability — demonstrated learning and application of AI tools, system integrations, and automation techniques over time.
Cross-functional effectiveness — ability to collaborate with operations and sales to translate business needs into scalable accounting processes.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Basic understanding of financial statements, GAAP and accrual accounting principles is required.
0–2+ years of experience. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
Experience in a fast-paced or startup environment is a plus but not required.
Strong foundational spreadsheet skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and comfort working with structured data.
Clear willingness to learn invoicing systems, expense management tools (such as Ramp), and/or ERP tools, or some prior exposure.
Genuine interest in AI tools and a desire to apply them to finance & accounting workflows — prior hands-on experience with AI is a plus but not required.
Curiosity about how data flows between systems and how integrations can reduce manual work.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interacting with customers and external stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and eagerness to contribute to a growing company.
Builder’s mindset: you’re not just looking for a job — you want to help shape how a finance & accounting function operates.
Competitive Compensation - Generous base salary & access to our Employee Equity Program, so you can grow with us.
Performance-Based Annual Bonuses - Rewards for high-impact results and contributions that move the needle.
Premium Health Coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members and their families.
401(k) Retirement Plan - Helping you invest in your future with smart saving options.
Parental Leave - Generous parental leave for all parents to support your growing family.
Wellness Support - Monthly Wellness Stipend and full access to Wellhub, Talkspace, & Teladoc for your physical and mental well-being.
Weekly Team Lunches - Enjoy catered lunches every week in our NYC office. Great food, better company.
Company-Wide Team All Hands - Held twice a year, fostering transparency, alignment, and inspiration.
Team-Building Events - Regular opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate as a team.
Unlimited PTO - Flexible time off so you can recharge, travel, or take care of life as needed.
Hybrid Work Environment – Our team thrives on collaboration, so we’re in the office 4 days per week. In the summer, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, we switch to a 3-day in-office schedule to give everyone extra flexibility.
GreenLite values people from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about the construction industry and want the opportunity to grow in your career, we encourage you to apply.
GreenLite is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- First seen
- May 6, 2026
- Last seen
- May 8, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 52%
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- May 6, 2026
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