Senior Staff Accountant

Overview

This role supports the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial records. Responsibilities include ownership of key portions of the month-end close, account reconciliations, and journal entries, along with support for audits and continuous improvement of accounting processes. Work is performed with minimal supervision, and the role may review the work of other team members.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, prepaid amortization, revenue, and adjusting entries
• Own assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close while meeting established deadlines
• Review Sales Order integration for revenue and billing accuracy
• Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure accurate classification of transactions

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
• Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual, period over period) and explain significant fluctuations
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities using historical data and analysis

Subledgers & Operational Accounting

• Own payroll accounting and intercompany transactions
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations
• Review expense reports and vendor accounts for accuracy and policy compliance

Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to US GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Support internal and external audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings by preparing schedules and responding to requests
• Help design, document, and test internal controls

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Review and provide guidance to others on the team
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes
• Contribute to system implementations, upgrades, and workflow improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficiency with an ERP/accounting system (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis)
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA (or equivalent certification)
• Public accounting experience (audit or tax)
• Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), or multi-entity consolidations

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

• $90,000 - $115,000
• Placement within the range will reflect skills, experience, and location, while keeping team parity in mind and leaving room for future growth.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare concierge
• HSA, FSA & DCFSA: Pre-tax savings options for healthcare and dependent care, with monthly employer contributions to HSA (if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)
• Coverage & Protection: 100% paid short- and long-term disability, plus life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Time Off: Flexible vacation policy
• Parental Leave: Paid parental leave (available after 6 months)
• Your Work, Your Way: If near an office, some in-person collaboration is encouraged; remote is always an option
• 401(k): Save for your future with tax advantages (and company match!)

Location

• Remote is an option; if you’re close to an office, some in-person time may be encouraged for collaboration and connection.