Staff Accountant

Overview

This role supports day-to-day accounting activities for three entities, focusing on month-end close, intercompany billing, and reconciliations. Approximately 25% of the responsibilities involve accounts receivable collections. The position requires flexibility, a continuous improvement mindset, and comfort with change.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accruals, update and reconcile key balance sheet accounts, and maintain SOX-compliant documentation during financial close.
• Maintain lease schedules, record right-of-use asset and liability amortization, reconcile lease balances, and assist with quarter-end disclosure preparation in accordance with ASC 842 lease accounting standards.
• Prepare revenue recognition entries and reconcile deferred revenue balances following ASC 606 revenue accounting guidelines.
• Issue intercompany invoices and reconcile balances to ensure accurate eliminations in consolidation.
• Review and code credit card expenses, coordinate with accounts payable teams, and reconcile and post expenses.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, contact customers to resolve disputes or short payments, coordinate cash application, and provide weekly status updates (approximately 25% of the role).
• Maintain and execute internal controls over financial reporting, prepare documentation for control testing, and coordinate with internal and external auditors during walkthroughs, fieldwork, and audit requests.
• Utilize AI and automation tools to streamline journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and reporting.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience covering general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and month-end close processes.
• Familiarity with SOX controls.
• Proficiency with Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and basic business intelligence or reporting tools.
• Comfortable using AI-enabled tools such as Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, Power Query, or Power Automate to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills, with confidence in customer-facing collections activities.
• Adaptable and proactive, able to navigate ambiguity, embrace change, and propose practical process improvements, especially in a post-merger environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: USD $70,000 to $80,000 annually including on-target earnings. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Eligibility for competitive benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families as part of a total rewards package.

Location

• The position is based in New York, New York, with a global team distributed across 30+ countries.