Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: In Office in Ozark, Missouri

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, ongoing audit of multi-state sales tax, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. With a billing specialist focus, they will manage the end-to-end customer invoicing process and ensure accurate revenue recognition. This role handles complex client billing, resolves invoice discrepancies, and maintains the accounts receivable ledger. This role requires strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. The ideal candidate blends core accounting knowledge with strong analytical skills to optimize the order-to-cash cycle.

Core Responsibilities:

• Generate Invoices: Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices, credit memos, and monthly statements.
• Monitor Sales Tax: Review invoiced calculations, approve returns, verify state payments, and create discount entries.
• Manage Accounts Receivable: Monitor the AR ledger daily, post customer payments, and reconcile aging reports.
• Resolve Discrepancies: Research and resolve customer billing inquiries, payment variances, and disputes.
• Track Revenue: Ensure revenue recognition aligns with GAAP standards and company policies.
• Analyze Revenue Budgets: Compare actual billing and recognized revenue against the company budget, identify variances, and report insights to management.
• Reconcile Accounts: Perform monthly bank and sub-ledger reconciliations related to accounts receivable.
• Support Close: Assist with month-end closing procedures by preparing billing-related journal entries and accruals.
• Audit Documentation: Maintain organized digital records of customer contracts, billing schedules, and compliance files.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support throughout the account team, including backup to accounts payable, as necessary.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems. NetSuite experience is a plus. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including: Competitive salary Complete insurance offering, including a 100% paid employee health option Paid time off and holidays Retirement savings plan and employer match Professional development opportunities