Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Process daily banking activities, including ACH payments, wire transfers, and remote check deposits.
  
• Monitor and reconcile daily bank activity while maintaining accurate cash records.
  
• Prepare daily cash reports and cash position summaries for leadership.
  
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
  
• Apply customer payments and process credit card receipts within the accounting system.
  
• Assist with accounts payable by entering manual invoices, processing purchase order invoices, and ensuring timely vendor payments.
  
• Reconcile monthly corporate credit card statements.
  
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules, including insurance and other recurring prepaid assets.
  
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with payroll accounting activities.
  
• Support sales tax administration by reviewing transactions through Avalara and validating tax calculations.
  
• Generate and distribute daily AP, AR, banking, and cash reporting.
  
• Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and other general ledger responsibilities.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
  
• Perform additional accounting and finance projects as assigned.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, not required
  
• 2-5+ years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Accounting Specialist, or similar role.
  
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
  
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and month-end accounting processes.
  
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
  
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Experience working within an ERP system; experience with ERP implementations or system conversions is a plus.
  
• Exposure to sales tax processes and payroll accounting is preferred.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset.