Staff Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the corporate accounting team by managing the full accounts payable process while assisting with general accounting activities. This role offers hands-on experience in month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting support, and cross-functional accounting operations within a national franchise organization. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and eager to grow their accounting career in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities Manage daily accounts payable from invoice receipt through payment preparation and recording, including invoice review, general ledger coding, approval follow-up, vendor communication, statement reconciliation, payment batches, and issue resolution. Review supporting records to confirm business purpose, account, department, service period, and payment terms; maintain accurate vendor profiles, Forms W-9, and payment-related Salesforce cases. Prepare assigned routine journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, prepaid amortization, corrections, and supporting schedules. Complete assigned account reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close by researching differences, preparing workpapers, and assisting with basic variance review. Track vendor deposits, credits, prepaid expenses, and payment timing; assist with Forms 1099, recurring filings, audit requests, and other established accounting processes. Support franchise accounting matters, including advertising-cycle questions, franchise true-ups, Salesforce cases, and accounting-queue calls. Cross-train on selected accounts receivable and cash-application processes for backup coverage; maintain procedures and recommend practical workflow and documentation improvements. Follow company policies and internal controls, protect confidential information, and escalation exceptions promptly. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field; recent graduates with relevant coursework or internships will be considered. Relevant accounting internship or one to two years of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or public accounting experience. Foundational knowledge of accrual accounting, general ledger coding, journal entries, prepaid expenses, account reconciliations, and month-end close. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including lookup formulas and PivotTables, and comfort learning accounting systems. Ability to manage daily deadlines, research discrepancies, ask informed questions, and explain findings clearly. Strong accuracy, organization, professional communication, accountability, and follow-through. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with accounts payable, journal entries, account reconciliations, or month-end close. Experience with Accounting Seed, Salesforce, or comparable integrated platforms. Experience improving procedures, documentation, or recurring workflows. #J-18808-Ljbffr W3Global