Sr Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

The Opportunity

FitLab is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Senior Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role offers the chance to own day-to-day transactional accounting and play a key part in producing accurate and timely financial statements that support strategic decision-making across the organization.

As Senior Staff Accountant, you’ll be at the center of our month-end close process—ensuring data integrity, streamlining workflows, and delivering draft financials to the Controller by the 5th of each month. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout the company and have the opportunity to improve processes, build strong relationships, and contribute to a culture of accountability and excellence.

If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, mentoring others, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a mission-driven organization.

This is a fully remote position

Job Responsibilities:  

• Month-End Close & Reporting - Deliver accurate financials to the Controller by the 5th of each month using fast-close procedures. Monitor the month-end close timeline and resolve roadblocks to ensure timely and accurate close. 
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations Maintain and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations; delegate and oversee reconciliations performed by team members. 
• Team Oversight & Leadership Supervise GL and AR clerks, holding weekly check-ins, managing workloads, offering performance feedback, and ensuring proper training. 
• Transaction Review & Accuracy Review work from GL and AR clerks for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to controls. 
• Bank & System Controls Ensure daily soft bank reconciliations are completed and that the accounting system is properly locked post-close. 
• Interdepartmental Collaboration Partner with operations and purchasing on vendor questions and inventory accounting matters. 
• Intercompany & Compliance Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare compliance data for income tax and sales tax filings (including Avalara). 
• Variance & Performance Analysis Provide monthly budget vs. actual variance analysis and financial insight to support leadership decisions. 
• Audit & Special Projects Support audits, inventory counts, system conversions, and other cross-functional accounting initiatives. 
• Inbox & Documentation Management Ensure the accounting inbox is managed and that source documentation is accurately filed in accounting systems/shared drives. 
• Support the annual budget process by providing vendor level historical spend trend reports and notes 
• Prepare compliance data for review by supervisor for income tax return preparation
• Review monthly sales tax returns ahead of automated filing through Avalara 
• Support organizational-wide projects such as the annual audit, inventory counts, consolidation of subsidiaries, accounting system conversions, and more 

Requirements:

  Job Requirements: 

• At least 5-7 years of experience in accounting, with a strong track record of managing month-end close processes and providing accurate financial reports by strict deadlines. 
• At least 3 years of experience managing an accounting team in an inventory business 
• Full Circle ERP experience preferred NetSuite experience or similar
• Ability to prioritize time and communicate priorities in a demanding environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proven Experience in Month-End Close & Reporting 
• CPA preferred
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience leading a team providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback. 
• High attention to detail in reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and timeliness, with a deep understanding of internal controls. 
• Expertise in completing bank reconciliations and securing accounting systems post-close, ensuring data integrity and consistency. 
• Ability to work cross-functionally 
• Knowledge of tax compliance (sales tax, income tax) and experience with preparing documentation for audits, tax returns, and external reporting. 

Education & Certification: CPA and Big 4 preferred, though not required. Compensation Total compensation range for this role is $105,000-$115,000 plus equity. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the approximate total target compensation for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including relevant skills, experience, education/training. Physical Requirements: The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of what employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.