Staff Accountant – Direct Mail

Overview

A mission-driven organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support cost accounting and financial reporting for direct mail production and campaigns. This role focuses on job costing, margin analysis, and cost control, partnering with operations and client services teams to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making. It is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant to gain hands-on experience in cost accounting within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze direct mail costs, including printing, postage, paper, fulfillment, and vendor services
• Maintain accurate job costing and margin reporting by campaign and client
• Assist with documentation and internal controls related to direct mail cost accounting
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), accrual, and cost of goods sold (COGS) entries
• Prepare and post cost-related journal entries and perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Analyze cost variances and support pricing, margin, and profitability analysis
• Collaborate with operations and client services teams to improve cost visibility, data accuracy, and process efficiency across direct mail billing and revenue processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to cost accounting, operational accounting, or production-based environments
• Experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or job-costing systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to take ownership of work, prioritize effectively, and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance team members

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience
• 100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with 3% employer contribution
• 20 vacation days plus 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Financial support for reproductive and transgender care
• Flexible telecommute and remote work policies
• Company-issued Mac products for home offices
• Cell phone service reimbursement, meal and ride-share reimbursement, and other perks

Location

This is a remote position with no current return-to-office date. Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia. Due to Florida legislation, participation in e-verify is required for applicants residing in Florida.

Additional Information

• Support during some nights and weekends may be required during high-volume periods such as elections.
• Candidates who meet most but not all qualifications are encouraged to apply.