Staff Accountant

Overview

This role involves serving as a Staff Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and accounts payable operations, executing month-end close processes, and assisting with financial analysis. It is suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional seeking to develop their skills within a collaborative financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable and payroll processing to ensure timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
• Prepare reconciliations at the line-item level and resolve discrepancies within accounts payable or payroll modules.
• Prepare and record journal entries; maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, adhering to corporate deadlines.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support variance analysis and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain accounting records in compliance with GAAP and provide documentation for internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1 to 3 years of progressive accounting experience; payroll and accounts payable experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Exposure to payroll and/or accounts payable processing; experience with Paylocity, Stampli, or Ramp is advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data formulas.
• Familiarity with ERP software such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work 100% remotely and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Reporting

• Reports to the Controller.

Employment Details

• Job Category: Finance; Exempt; Full-time.
• Location: Remote, anywhere in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compliance with applicable state and local non-discrimination laws is maintained.