Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable, Payroll

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily accounts payable operations from the receipt of invoices to payment processing.

• Assess, process, categorize, and authorize vendor invoices and payments.

• Maintain vendor records while addressing invoice discrepancies and vendor-related issues.

• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding or aged items.

• Manage employee expense reports as well as corporate credit card transactions.

• Administer the corporate credit card alongside the travel and expense program.

• Serve as the primary backup for the Payroll & AP Manager and provide payroll support.

• Assist in comprehensive payroll processing, payroll adjustments, tax compliance, deductions, reconciliations, audits, and reporting.

• Help with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, financial schedules, and accompanying documentation.

• Support accounting controls, audits, vendor tax reporting, W-9 documentation, and annual 1099 reporting.

• Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Procurement, employees, vendors, and departmental leaders.

• Assist in accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and expense management technologies.

• Identify and implement enhancements in processes, workflows, documentation, and controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years experience in accounts payable, staff accounting, or a related field is required.

• Experience in payroll processing or administration is preferred; a willingness and ability to become proficient in the company's payroll system and procedures is essential.

• Strong grasp of basic accounting principles, general ledger activities, and accounts payable processes.

• Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across departments.

• High level of discretion in handling confidential financial and business information.

• Experience in a technology, SaaS, or high-growth company is preferred.

• Familiarity with automated accounts payable or expense management platforms is preferred.

• Understanding of purchase orders, procurement workflows, and approval controls is preferred.

• Experience assisting with month-end close and general ledger reconciliations is preferred.

• Familiarity with 1099 reporting and vendor compliance is preferred.

• Experience in improving or documenting accounting processes and procedures is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work hours and remote working options.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.