The Role
Staff Accountant responsible for general ledger transactions, accounts payable, corporate card reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable reconciliation, month-end close entries, balance sheet reconciliations, sales tax support, and audit documentation. The role reports to the Controller and requires accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel, cross-system reconciliation skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
About MivaSince 1996, Miva has helped online sellers run their stores end to end, with merchants on our platform
doing over $100 billion in sales along the way. With the launch of Vexture, our new AI-powered search
tool, we're building search that understands what shoppers mean, not just what they type.About the roleWe're looking for a Staff Accountant to join Miva's finance team, reporting directly to the Controller.You will:
doing over $100 billion in sales along the way. With the launch of Vexture, our new AI-powered search
tool, we're building search that understands what shoppers mean, not just what they type.About the roleWe're looking for a Staff Accountant to join Miva's finance team, reporting directly to the Controller.You will:
- Handle day-to-day transaction accounting in the general ledger, including accounts payable: code vendor invoices by GL account and department, prepare payment runs for Controller review, maintain vendor records and W-9s, and prepare 1099s.
- Manage corporate card and expense activity across Ramp and other company card programs: code transactions, follow up with team members on missing receipts, and reconcile statements each month.
- Review and record bank feed activity in QuickBooks Online daily and prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all operating and sweep accounts.
- Reconcile accounts receivable and undeposited funds between Maxio and QuickBooks Online each month, and work with the billing team to research and resolve differences.
- Prepare and post month-end close entries, including maintaining prepaid, fixed asset, and depreciation schedules, recording accruals and recurring journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation, and completing assigned close checklist tasks on schedule for Controller review.
- Support the Controller on sales tax, including tracking obligations across the states where Miva has nexus, and reconciling Avalara to the general ledger.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for your work and assist the Controller with audit and tax filing support as needed.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience is a must.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of accrual accounting under GAAP, including prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals.
- Experience using AI tools such as Claude in your accounting work, and interest in using AI to automate and improve recurring processes.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable general ledger system.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and building reconciliation schedules.
- Comfort reconciling data across more than one system, such as a billing platform, an expense tool,
and a general ledger. - Some exposure to sales tax basics, even if you haven't owned multi-state filings on your own yet.
- Solid attention to detail and the ability to meet close deadlines while working independently in a
remote environment.
- Experience with Maxio or a similar subscription billing and revenue recognition platform, such as Chargebee, Zuora, or Recurly.
- Experience with Ramp or another corporate card and expense management platform.
- Exposure to SaaS or ecommerce accounting, including subscription revenue recognition under ASC 606.
- Experience working on a lean finance team reporting directly to a Controller or CFO.
- 100% remote (U.S. based)
- 10 paid holidays
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with a company match, vested immediately
- Paid parental leave
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities
- Working knowledge of accrual accounting under GAAP, including prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals
- Experience using AI tools such as Claude in accounting work
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable general ledger system
- Intermediate Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation schedules
- Ability to reconcile data across multiple systems, such as billing, expense management, and general ledger platforms
- Exposure to sales tax basics
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet close deadlines independently in a remote environment
- Experience with Maxio or a similar subscription billing and revenue recognition platform, such as Chargebee, Zuora, or Recurly
- Experience with Ramp or another corporate card and expense management platform
- Exposure to SaaS or ecommerce accounting, including subscription revenue recognition under ASC 606
- Experience working on a lean finance team reporting directly to a Controller or CFO
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The Company
What We Do
Miva, Inc. is the creator of a groundbreaking ecommerce platform which powers more conversions, better integrations, and lower total cost of ownership for a broad range of exciting American businesses. With comprehensive solutions for all facets of online selling, Miva delivers modern omnichannel ecommerce for every customer and every industry. Recently voted one of the Best Places to Work In San Diego for the 4th year in a row, Miva is proud to offer a highly creative and inspiring work environment. Our team members include outstanding professionals from every sphere of online design and development, transcending conventional ecommerce every day with bold ideas and a deeply collaborative spirit. With 20 years of experience and more than 100 billion dollars in orders already processed, Miva's reputation as a trusted strategic partner is unparalleled. If you are interested in launching a dynamic career at the forefront of modern ecommerce, please visit miva.com/company.
