Staff Accountant (Expense Accrual)

Overview

A Finance team is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant (Expense Accrual) to join their Americas Accounting team. This role supports month-end close, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The position plays a critical role in maintaining strong accounting controls and supporting cross-functional teams with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare expense accrual and related journal entries for posting to the general ledger
• Prepare payroll journal entries for posting to the general ledger
• Maintain fixed assets, record depreciation and prepaid amortization
• Perform unclaimed property monitoring and testing
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and roll forward schedules
• Resolve general ledger account reconciliation variances through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Perform reclassifications and expense accrual adjustments during month-end as directed by FP&A
• Prepare annual property tax filing information and provide it to the tax department
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Partner with FP&A and business units to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as needed
• Perform ad hoc assignments as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or related field
• 1 to 3 years of related experience in a public company environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with NetSuite and Oracle Fusion is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while prioritizing deadlines
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Sense of urgency when working with internal and external customers
• Ability to work effectively within a remote team and communicate across all organizational levels
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and works autonomously with limited oversight
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet deliverables
• Ability to work efficiently within expected timeframes

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range in the United States: $70,000 to $106,000 USD
• Comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours per week, including:
  • Medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Sleep care management
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition assistance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days
• Primary caregiver leave of 14 weeks and secondary caregiver leave of 2 weeks when welcoming new family members

Location

This position supports the Americas region and may involve remote work arrangements.