Accountant (Fully Remote in USA)

Overview

This remote Staff Accountant role supports day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), reconciliations, collections, and financial reporting support. The position collaborates across departments to maintain accurate financial records, ensure timely payments, and support audit readiness and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable

  • Process vendor invoices accurately and timely
  • Verify required approvals
  • Code expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts
  • Prepare and execute weekly payment runs

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable

  • Review and issue customer invoices
  • Ensure proper sales tax position
  • Apply incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date AR aging reports

• Lead collections efforts

  • Monitor past-due accounts and follow up with customers professionally
  • Communicate clearly regarding outstanding balances
  • Escalate collection issues as necessary to management

• Perform monthly reconciliations

  • Reconcile corporate credit cards, vendor statements, and AR/AP subledgers
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Maintain vendor & customer records

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of vendor and customer master data
  • Maintain proper documentation and compliance with company policies

• Assist with audit requests

  • Gather and organize supporting documentation for internal and external audits
  • Maintain well-organized financial records and files

• Collaborate across departments

  • Work with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies
  • Clarify purchase details and support operational stakeholders

• Contribute to process improvements

  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows
  • Assist in strengthening internal controls and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience in lieu of a degree, or minimum of 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in an AR/AP-focused or Staff Accountant role
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Strong experience performing reconciliations, including credit cards, vendor statements, intercompany and AR/AP subledgers
• Solid working knowledge of general ledger accounting and basic GAAP principles
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting principles and inventory control processes, including inventory reconciliations, adjustments, and valuation methods
• Experience assisting with audits and preparing accurate, well-organized supporting documentation
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite or similar)
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach when working with internal and external stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

• Remote role based out of the United States only.

Visa / Work Authorization

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.