Staff Accountant

Overview

This Staff Accountant role supports the Finance & Accounting team as a core contributor to month-end close activities, revenue recognition, and day-to-day support for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). The position partners across departments to ensure timely, reliable, and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Own and execute assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Help maintain and improve the close calendar, documentation, and standard operating procedures.

Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)

• Apply revenue recognition policies (ASC 606) across products and services, including contract review and proper timing of revenue.
• Reconcile deferred and recognized revenue, prepare supporting schedules, and ensure revenue is recorded completely and correctly.
• Partner with sales, operations, and billing teams to ensure contracts and transactions are set up and recorded appropriately.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Support

• Provide hands-on support to the AP function, including reviewing and processing invoices, verifying coding and approvals, and helping ensure timely, accurate vendor payments.
• Provide hands-on support to the AR function, including assisting with billing, cash application, collections follow-up, and customer account reconciliation.
• Serve as a knowledgeable backup and cross-functional resource for AP/AR during high-volume periods, absences, and process changes.

Cross-Department Partnership

• Collaborate with departments by answering accounting questions and supporting reporting, budgeting inputs, and ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Translate accounting requirements into practical guidance for non-finance colleagues.

Project Tracking & Analysis

• Track project costs, budgets, and progress, ensuring expenses and revenue are recorded to the correct projects and reporting variances.
• Support project profitability analysis and provide clear, well-organized data to project owners and leadership.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement (AI)

• Contribute to adoption of automation and AI within accounting by identifying repetitive tasks for streamlining and helping pilot and refine new tools.
• Champion process improvements that increase accuracy, shorten the close, and strengthen internal controls.

General

• Assist with audits and tax preparation support by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls in all areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties typical of a Staff Accountant as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606); direct rev rec experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with AP and/or AR processes.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and strong Excel skills; experience with project or job-cost tracking is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across departments.
• Curiosity about and comfort with technology, automation, and AI tools in a finance setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMA or CMA candidate.
• Experience in a company with recurring/contract-based revenue or project-based work.
• Experience supporting or implementing automation in an accounting environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Professional development support, including CMA and continuing-education assistance.

Location & Employment Type

• Remote (U.S.)
• Full-time
• Experience level: 2–5 years

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer. The employer considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.