Staff Accountant

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Plano, TX, USA
In-Office
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Manages cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close activities. Supports external audits, monitors customer and vendor balances, maintains accounting records, and identifies process and control improvements. The role also handles invoicing, payment runs, depreciation, amortization, and ad hoc accounting projects.
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Description

OVERVIEW:

At Fortis, we lead the way in next generation payment technologies and solutions. We transform payments into a competitive advantage for our clients and partners, enabling businesses to reach uncharted growth and scale. As the solution of choice for the future of payments, Fortis moves payments closer to invisible with a proprietary platform that supports and strengthens the payments capabilities of merchants and software partners. We are a collaborative team of innovators, problem solvers, and builders, committed to the growth of our clients, partners, and team members. Through award winning software integrations, robust data, and industry vertical and commerce expertise, we deliver the ultimate frictionless commerce experiences. We are in hyper growth mode and seeking talented, innovative, and collaborative problem solvers to help us build and scale the future of payments. Grow your career with us and be on the cutting edge of the rapidly expanding FinTech payments space.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Cash Management

  • Record general ledger entries for all bank activity and prepare daily and monthly bank account reconciliations

Accounts Receivable

  • Generate and issue customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner
  • Apply customer payments and monitor Accounts Receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances
  • Reconcile the Accounts Receivable subledger to the general ledger monthly

Accounts Payable

  • Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and support 
  • Manage payment runs (checks, ACH, wire) and vendor inquiries 
  • Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger monthly 
  • Maintain W-9s and assist with 1099 preparation

Fixed Assets

  • Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including additions, disposals, and transfers 
  • Calculate and record monthly depreciation 
  • Reconcile fixed asset subledger to the general ledger monthly 
  • Ensure proper capitalization policy compliance

Prepaid Expenses

  • Maintain prepaid expense schedules and amortization calculations
  • Prepare monthly journal entries to recognize expense over the appropriate period
  • Reconcile prepaid asset subledger to general ledger monthly

General Accounting Support

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Support external audit requests with documentation and analysis
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
  • Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Working knowledge of GAAP 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) and Word 
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED: 

  • Experience in the payments industry 1-2 years of accounting related experience 
  • Experience with Netsuite ERP 
  • Experience with Ramp Expense Management and Bill Pay

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Working knowledge of GAAP
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • One to two years of accounting-related experience
  • Experience in the payments industry
  • Experience with NetSuite ERP
  • Experience with Ramp Expense Management and Bill Pay
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The Company
HQ: Novi, MI
230 Employees

What We Do

Fortis delivers comprehensive payment solutions and commerce enablement to software partners and developers, processing billions of dollars annually. The company’s mission is to forge a holistic commerce experience, guiding businesses to reach uncharted growth and scale. As the solution of choice for the future of payments, Fortis moves commerce closer to invisible with a proprietary platform that supports and strengthens the commerce and payments capabilities of software partners. For more information, visit www.fortispay.com.

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