Staff Accountant

Overview

A professional services organization is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to support accounting and finance operations. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close, supporting accounts payable and receivable activities, preparing reconciliations, and helping ensure strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting operations including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including vendor invoices, customer payments, and related documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, intercompany balances, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with expense reporting, employee reimbursements, and compliance with internal timekeeping and expense policies.
• Support audits, tax filings, and compliance requests by gathering documentation and responding to information needs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help strengthen accounting procedures, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing, payment, and accounting-related questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize priorities, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-state, or cross-border accounting activities.
• Experience improving accounting processes, documentation, or internal controls.

Compensation and Benefits

• Objective and comprehensive bonus programs including discretionary bonuses, recruiting referral bonuses, and new business referral bonuses.
• Major medical health benefits with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.

Work Life Balance

• Remote work model.
• Paid time off accrual increases with tenure.

Career Advancement

• Performance evaluations.
• 80 hours of annual training.
• Personal Development Plan updated annually for career progression.

Location

Remote work model (location not specified).