Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Accountant / Senior Accountant

Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time, 100% on-site with flexibility

About the Role

We're partnering with our client, a growing, multi-entity company with international operations, in their search for a motivated, hands-on Accountant who wants more than a narrowly defined accounting position.

This role is ideal for someone who is hungry to learn, takes ownership, asks good questions, and is always willing to take on more responsibility. Our client wants someone who enjoys figuring things out and solving problems rather than waiting for every task to be assigned or every process to be documented.

You will be involved in the day-to-day accounting operations of the business while also supporting payroll, financial reporting, compliance, systems, and other operational projects. As you demonstrate your ability to own responsibilities, there will be opportunities to continually expand your role.

Our client isn't necessarily looking for someone who already knows everything. They're looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation, good judgment, attention to detail, and the drive to keep learning.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Accounting & Month-End

• Assist with and ultimately own portions of the monthly close process; prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations; review transactions for proper classification and treatment.
• Investigate discrepancies and unusual account activity; maintain accurate supporting schedules and records.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other month-end entries.
• Support year-end close, audits, tax preparation, and other financial reporting requirements.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, approval, and proper accounting; assist with invoice processing and payments.
• Research vendor discrepancies, payment issues, credits, and account balances; reconcile vendor statements.
• Communicate directly with vendors to resolve accounting issues and maintain organized vendor documentation.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and vendor compliance as needed.

Accounts Receivable & Customer Accounting

• Assist with customer invoicing and accounts receivable; reconcile customer accounts.
• Research payment discrepancies, deductions, credits, short payments, and EDI or transaction-related errors.
• Communicate with customers on accounting and payment issues; assist with collections and aging review.

Payroll & Employee-Related Accounting

• Review employee timekeeping and payroll information for accuracy, including regular and overtime hours.
• Identify missing punches, unusual time entries, and other payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll processing, payroll-related journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Maintain awareness of state-specific payroll and wage-and-hour requirements, and support onboarding resulting from acquisitions or organizational changes.

Cash, Banking & Payment Systems

• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations; research unidentified or unusual transactions.
• Assist with electronic payments and payment platforms, working with banks and payment processors to resolve issues.
• Help maintain appropriate internal controls surrounding cash and payments.

Tax & Compliance Support

• Assist with sales tax and related compliance activities; maintain documentation supporting tax and compliance filings.
• Assist with payroll tax, 1099, and other accounting compliance requirements.
• Work with outside accountants, auditors, tax professionals, and other advisors as needed.

International & Intercompany Accounting

• Assist with accounting related to international operations and investments; track loans, funding activity, and intercompany balances.
• Help reconcile transactions between related entities and research appropriate accounting treatment for non-routine transactions.

Financial Analysis & Problem Solving

This is an important part of the position. You will frequently be given a question, discrepancy, or unfamiliar transaction and be expected to dig into it, understand what happened, and help determine the appropriate solution, from researching why an account doesn't reconcile to building Excel schedules that explain financial activity.

Process Improvement

Our client wants someone who doesn't just follow a process forever because "that's how we've always done it." You'll be encouraged to identify inefficient processes, suggest better ways of handling recurring tasks, build stronger Excel tools, and look for opportunities to automate repetitive work.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles; experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to research discrepancies and independently work toward a solution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in an environment where responsibilities may evolve.

Preferred

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close, AP/AR, and payroll or timekeeping.
• Experience with multi-state operations, sales tax, or intercompany/international accounting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and payment platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data reconciliation).
• Experience in a growing or operationally complex company.

CPA certification is not required.

The Person We're Looking For

The right person for this role will probably describe themselves as someone who takes ownership, is hungry to grow, learns quickly, is resourceful, pays close attention to detail, and communicates well with employees, managers, customers, vendors, and outside professionals. They aren't afraid of unfamiliar work, look for improvements, can operate independently once they understand an area, and want a career, not just a job.