Staff Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Conduct monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations in Workday, ensuring the clearance of unapplied deposits and cash.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on an accrual basis each quarter, investigating and rectifying any unnatural or stale balances.

• Facilitate the transition to accrual-basis accounting by managing prepaid amortization, depreciation, payroll/PTO/bonus/commission accruals, and other month-end adjustments.

• Assist with accounts payable tasks, including invoice coding, completion of cost-center/worktag, and tracking of 1099 vendors.

• Support accounts receivable operations, including cash application, research of unapplied payments, and weekly reconciliation of time-and-billing data.

• Aid in payroll-related reconciliations by matching payroll journal entries to ADP settlement details and reviewing benefits deductions.

• Create and maintain a documented monthly close checklist.

• Gradually take on more responsibility for recurring, process-driven accounting tasks as Workday automation becomes operational.

• Collaborate directly with the CFO and an experienced controller consultant to assist in developing the finance and accounting function.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is mandatory.

• 3–5 years of experience in general ledger or staff accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close support.

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and the fundamentals of double-entry accounting.

• Proficiency in Excel for reconciliation and analysis tasks, including lookups and pivot tables.

• Experience with Workday Financials is highly advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to navigate through unresolved or complex data.

• A self-starter who thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment.

• Experience in a professional services or consulting business is a valuable addition.

• Prior involvement in a system conversion or ERP implementation is a plus.

• A desire to advance into a senior accountant or assistant controller position is a beneficial trait.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.