Sr Staff Accountant

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Posted Sep 16, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$80K – $90K/yr

Overview

This role is responsible for owning billing, accounts receivable, and collections, while also supporting core month-end close, reconciliation, and reporting work. The position is hands-on and cross-functional, partnering with Sales, Customer Success, and Operations.

Responsibilities

Billing & Accounts Receivable

  • Own the end-to-end client billing cycle, including invoice generation, billing accuracy, and timely delivery.
  • Work cross-departmentally with Sales and Customer Success to resolve billing setup issues before they reach clients.
  • Manage AR collections by monitoring aging, following up on past-due accounts, and escalating appropriately while protecting the client relationship.
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for client billing and collections questions, resolving disputes and payment issues with clear, courteous communication.

Accounting & Close

  • Map and code expenses and transactions to the proper accounts in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
  • Perform month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations (bank, AR, prepaid, accrual accounts), and supporting schedules.
  • Support the accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet by applying sound accrual-accounting judgment and flagging discrepancies.
  • Calculate monthly sales commissions in line with plan terms, coordinating with Sales leadership on inputs and exceptions.
  • Maintain and update recurring finance spreadsheets, including MRR/revenue waterfall reporting and other management reporting tools.
  • Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, audit support, and process improvement projects as the organization scales toward Series B.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; comfortable operating at a Sr Staff Accountant level or above.
  • Solid grasp of core finance principles, including double-entry accounting and accrual vs. cash, and how transactions flow through the P&L and balance sheet.
  • Hands-on month-end close experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close checklists.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online; comfortable learning and troubleshooting within a company’s chart of accounts.
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, waterfall/reconciliation models).
  • Client-friendly communication style with the ability to lead billing and collections conversations while staying warm and professional.
  • Strong organization and follow-through, comfortable owning a process with minimal oversight in a remote, small-team environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a subscription/SaaS business (recurring revenue, MRR concepts).
  • Experience with Stripe or another payments platform.
  • Exposure to sales commission plan administration.
  • CPA-track or progress toward CPA/CMA.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Remote-first role.

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