Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, assisting in month-end processes, and other ad hoc duties as needed by the Controller and other departments. This role also supports account reconciliations, internal controls, and cross-departmental collaboration using internal accounting and workflow systems.
Job Description:
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Generate and send client invoices accurately and on time
- post client payments
- Use 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 Controller to perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations
- Support 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, both within the department and cross-functionally as needed
- Coordinate with the Controller to perform other duties as needed
Competencies
- Excellent collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to understand and implement processes
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of accounting software
- Experience with NetSuite, Ramp, and Asana is a plus
- Strong aptitude for learning new systems
- Ability to work productively in a virtual environment (e.g., self-starter, disciplined, troubleshooting, maintaining camera-on during video meetings)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
Travel
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent accounting experience
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings Available:
1