Staff Accountant

Overview

This is a full-time, remote Staff Accountant role. The position reports to the Controller and must be based in the state of Texas. Travel to company meetings may be required.

Candidates must reside in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or Austin metropolitan areas at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable / Cash Application
  • Apply client payments accurately to outstanding invoices.
  • Complete appropriate journal entries for payments.
  • Address discrepancies weekly to ensure internal scorecard data is accurate.
  • Research payments that do not match corresponding invoices and escalate issues timely.
• Cash Management
  • Monitor client net payment terms consistently.
  • Address outstanding net term items with the supervisor and client, where appropriate.
  • Escalate net terms that do not meet contract terms.
  • Review Aging reports with department heads to ensure timely communication of net term compliance.
  • Escalate client non-response to the supervisor timely.
• Accounts Payable
  • Prepare and execute payments via Bill.com to ensure timely vendor payments.
  • Reconcile accounts payable entries and transactions.
  • Address discrepancies.
  • Ensure all invoices are accounted for monthly from active vendor partners prior to month-end close.
• Expense Reports
  • Review, process, and book general ledger entities for employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance before submitting for approval and payment.
• Month-End / Quarter-End Close & Payroll Support
  • Support activities for month-end close and quarter-end close.
  • Serve as a backup for weekly contractor payroll activities.
• Perform other accounting tasks as assigned based on business needs.

Requirements / Skills

• General knowledge of GAAP, debits, credits, invoice processing, chart of accounts, and journal entries.
• Hands-on experience in a cash application accounting role, preferably within the staffing and recruiting industry.
• Experience handling high-volume accounts receivable, including weekly invoices and weekly payment reconciliation to those invoices.
• Experience in roles requiring high-stakes weekly deadlines.
• Proficiency with accounting software, including QuickBooks and Bill.com, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thorough knowledge of working within a general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Ability to be on virtual camera for team meetings as needed (approximately 80% of internal meetings), without distractions or external noise.
• Proven experience working independently and successfully in a fully remote work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in cash application roles within the staffing and recruiting industry is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaried position with a discretionary company performance bonus.
• Health insurance and 401K eligibility upon program eligibility.
• PTO, sick time, and paid holidays offered annually.

Location

• Must live in the state of Texas.
• Candidates must reside in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or Austin metropolitan areas at the time of application.
• Travel to company meetings may be required.