Overview
A staffing services technology organization is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing tax returns, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The Accountant will collaborate with the Finance Director and department heads to support month-end close processes, reconcile accounts, and help achieve audit-readiness and financial accuracy goals.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting transactions including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely data recording.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; analyze variances against budget and provide detailed expense and revenue reports.
- Prepare and file local, state, and federal tax returns; ensure adherence to GAAP/IFRS standards and internal policies.
- Support external audits by providing necessary documentation.
- Collaborate with HR, Sales, and Operations to verify billing data, resolve payment discrepancies, and support cross-departmental budgeting.
- Maintain organized digital and physical financial files; update accounting software with new vendor/client information ensuring data integrity.
- Review current accounting procedures to identify inefficiencies and recommend and implement workflow improvements and enhanced internal controls.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience; experience in corporate or public accounting preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA candidacy is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial colleagues and communicate effectively with vendors.
- High attention to detail with proven ability to spot errors, maintain accuracy in data entry, and reconcile complex accounts.
- Demonstrated success managing full-cycle accounting tasks and meeting strict month-end close deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate discrepancies and resolve billing or payment issues independently.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or NetSuite, and advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
- Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a finance team and support broader organizational goals.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $275,000 to $310,000 plus commission, with exact placement based on skills, experience, and interview performance.
- Competitive stock option package.
- Home office stipend to support remote workspace setup.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible paid time off policy plus company holidays.
- Annual learning and development budget.
- 401(k) matching plan.
Location
Remote position with support for home office setup.