Staff Accountant I

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Posted Sep 17, 2026

Remote · US · Canada Full Time
Est. $52K – $70K/yr

Overview

  • Location: Virtual Office, U.S. (100% virtual)
  • Eligibility/Work Authorization: Candidates must reside within the contiguous United States or Canada. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence without sponsorship. Proof of eligibility will be required upon employment.
  • Opening Date: September 16 2026
  • Reporting To: Controller
  • Status: Full-time, Salaried

This role provides staff-level accounting support, with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable, assisting with month-end activities, and performing other ad hoc duties as needed by the Controller and other departments.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

  • Generate and send client invoices accurately and on time
  • Post client payments
  • Use an ERP system to enter and maintain statements of work
  • Monitor the accounts receivable aging report

Accounts Payable

  • Process accounts payable, ensuring expenses are coded, approved, and paid accurately and on time
  • Maintain expense reporting software
  • Monitor the accounts payable aging report
  • Prepare journal entries for prepaids and accruals during month-end
  • Reconcile bank and credit card statements

General Accounting Support

  • Work with the Controller to perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations
  • Support the Controller during audits
  • Contribute to internal controls by preparing process documents and identifying process improvements
  • Document management (e.g., invoicing records, vendor records, and accounting process documentation)
  • Collaborate frequently and in real time within the department and cross-functionally as needed
  • Coordinate with the Controller to perform other duties as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent accounting experience
  • Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work productively in a virtual environment (self-starter, disciplined, troubleshooting, maintaining camera-on during video meetings)
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to understand and implement processes

Competencies / Tools

  • Working knowledge of accounting software (experience with NetSuite, Ramp, and Asana is a plus)
  • Strong aptitude for learning new systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with NetSuite, Ramp, and Asana (plus)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages including comprehensive benefits
  • 401(k)-retirement plan

Location & Travel

  • Must be able to travel up to 10%

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