Staff Accountant

Overview

An accounting outsourcing firm specializing in membership-based nonprofits, including trade associations and professional societies, is seeking a Staff Accountant focused on Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts. This role is essential for ensuring accurate, timely, and complete processing of daily transactions, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The position operates fully remotely.

Responsibilities

• Record daily cash receipts and accounts receivable journal entries in the accounting system
• Process client refunds accurately and promptly
• Manage and respond to client inquiries through a ticketing system
• Maintain and update client-specific tracking tools and supporting schedules
• Ensure all client deliverables meet service level agreements (SLAs)
• Reconcile online payment batches to credit card and merchant processing systems
• Match payments within the ERP system and investigate discrepancies
• Perform accounts receivable-related reconciliations
• Review month-end cash receipt entries for accuracy and completeness
• Support the overall month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Provide regular status updates to Accounting Managers on task progress and issues
• Maintain organized logs of tasks, deliverables, and deadlines
• Participate in client meetings, document key takeaways, and communicate action items internally
• Keep trackers and schedules updated in real time
• Maintain system access and submit requests as needed
• Validate vendor banking information prior to payment processing to mitigate risk
• Assist with troubleshooting merchant processing issues, general ledger coding questions, and reconciliation discrepancies
• Support process improvements and other accounting initiatives as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, with exposure to cash receipts or accounts receivable processing
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manipulate data
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Client-service mindset with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000 - $70,000 USD per year
• Fully remote work environment
• Opportunity to develop technical accounting and systems expertise
• Exposure to a diverse client base and complex transactions
• Collaborative team environment focused on process efficiency and continuous improvement

Location

• Fully remote position

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified employees with disabilities as required by law.