General Accountant

Staff Accountant
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations across multiple business entities, including billing and accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. This role works closely with the Controller and CFO to maintain accurate financial records and support financial and operational reporting. The Staff Accountant is expected to manage assigned responsibilities accurately and timely, investigate discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.
Primary Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Prepare customer invoices and review billing for accuracy against rental agreements and operational information.
• Resolve billing discrepancies, process credits and adjustments, and respond to customer questions.
• Perform collection activities and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Apply customer payments and maintain customer account records.
• Prepare weekly AR and collections reporting and reconcile AR to the general ledger.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and weekly payments.
• Ensure appropriate approvals, GL coding, and department allocations.
• Manage corporate credit card administration and reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor records and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Support AP month-end close, accruals, and annual 1099 preparation.

Fixed Assets & Tax

• Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Assist with fixed asset reporting, supporting documentation, property tax reporting, and annual filings.
• Support sales and use tax and other state and local tax (SALT) compliance as needed.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare prepaid, accrual, and intercompany accounting entries.
• Record and reconcile cash activity and perform bank reconciliations.
• Review assigned accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with audit requests and supporting schedules.
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.

Reporting & Other Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly Revenue Flash and recurring management and operational reporting.
• Assist with KPI reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analysis.
• Provide accounting support across multiple business entities and work with other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Participate in ERP implementation, testing, data validation, and related accounting projects as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working within an ERP or accounting system.
• Insatiable curiosity.
• Works with a sense of urgency and can manage a high volume of work without sacrificing accuracy or attention to detail.
• Able to compartmentalize, prioritize effectively, and shift between competing priorities based on leadership direction.
• Self-driven and comfortable working independently without requiring constant follow-up.
• Strong problem solver who is willing to dig into an issue, think outside the box, and find practical solutions.
• Professional and steady when priorities change or challenges arise.
• Able to set appropriate boundaries, redirect interruptions, and stay focused while remaining helpful and approachable.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting in an asset-intensive or multi-entity business is a plus.
• Property tax, sales and use tax, or other SALT experience is a plus.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.