Staff Accountant

Overview

A remote US-based organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its Accounting and Finance team. This role involves managing month-end close activities, reconciliations, compliance, financial reporting, and daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and has a solid understanding of US GAAP and accounting close processes.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries related to compensation, vendor accruals, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, expense allocations, and intangibles.
• Prepare profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances for assigned accounts.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and assist with elimination entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage cash activities.
• Support audit and management reporting requirements with accurate and timely deliverables.
• Assist with tax filing requests, business registrations, and other compliance-related activities as needed.
• Handle ad hoc requests related to financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis with ownership and accountability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Business Intelligence, and other teams to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Participate in cross-team training and coverage planning to ensure backup and knowledge sharing within the accounting team.
• Assist with non-month-end ad hoc projects or requests.
• Support other functions such as Billing, Accounts Receivable, or Accounts Payable when business needs arise.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced month-end close environment.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate recurring tasks, and improve accounting process efficiency with an AI and automation mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of public company accounting experience; 1+ years in audit preferred.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting close.
• Proven ability to connect processes and systems, identify issues, and implement solutions independently.
• High sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks and urgent deliverables.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and explain financial movements clearly.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and professional approach with commitment to delivering accurate, audit-ready results.
• Positive attitude, coachability, openness to feedback, and a collaborative team player mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $80,000 - $100,000
• Bonus: 10% of base salary (total on-target earnings $88,000 - $110,000)
• Salary range may vary depending on candidate location.
• Fully-paid medical premiums for employees.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Generous parental leave.
• Wellness and gym reimbursement.
• Family and pet expense reimbursement.
• Education and coaching reimbursement program.
• Daily lunch credit when working in-office.
• Fully stocked snacks and beverages in-office.
• Option for mobile phone reimbursement or separate company phone.
• Equity analysis to ensure fair pay.

Location

• Remote (United States)

Additional Information

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.
• Final application deadline: June 15, 2026.
• The recruitment process uses AI-supported tools to identify candidates but all applications are reviewed by a recruiter; hiring decisions are not made by AI.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.