Element451 is a rapidly growing SaaS company revolutionizing how higher education institutions engage with prospective students. Our innovative platform is changing the future of student enrollment and marketing. We pride ourselves on having a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every team member is empowered to contribute and make a difference.
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our growing finance team. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to grow their accounting skill set within a fast-paced SaaS environment.
You will join a small, high-impact finance team where your contributions are immediately visible. At element451, you'll have the ability to make a real, tangible impact from day one. As an exciting, high-growth company, we offer the potential for fast career acceleration and skill development, often much quicker than traditional paths like public accounting. This is a hybrid role, with in office responsibilities in Raleigh, NC.
What You’ll Do:
Core Accounting (AP, AR & GL Support)
Process financial transactions and assist with day-to-day AP/AR activities
Enter vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and department allocation
Maintain organized digital folders for invoices, receipts, contracts, and supporting documentation
Monitor AP and AR aging reports and identify items needing follow-up
Communicate with vendors regarding payments and with customers regarding billing questionsSet up new vendors and support AP workflows through proper documentation
Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policiesMonitor and code company credit card transactions, ensuring receipts and memos comply with travel and expense policies
Assist with customer contract entry, revenue schedules, invoice schedules, and new client setup
Month-End Close & Reconciliations
Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations
Support month-end reporting and close documentationHelp maintain organized records for internal controls and audit readiness
Operational & Administrative Support
Perform weekly mail pickup at the Raleigh WeWork office
Assist with general administrative and office-related tasks
Support process improvements, documentation updates, and ad-hoc finance projects
What You Bring to the Team
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to evolving processes
Comfort working in a hybrid environment with onsite responsibilities in Raleigh
A team player with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
A clear communicator who collaborates well across departments
Bonus If You Have:
Internship experience in an accounting or finance role.
1–2 years of previous professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Familiarity with QuickBooks Online (QBO) or similar cloud-based accounting software.
Experience in a SaaS or technology company environment.
Understanding of basic ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to learn new systems and adapt to evolving processes
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with onsite responsibilities in Raleigh, NC
- 1–2 years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Internship experience in accounting or finance
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or similar cloud-based accounting software
- Experience in a SaaS or technology company environment
- Understanding of basic ASC 606 revenue recognition principles
What We Do
Element451 is an advanced student engagement CRM, providing higher ed institutions with a competitive admissions advantage from recruitment to enrollment through the use of AI, student behavior data, and modern marketing automation. The Element451 CRM leverages millions of behavior-based data insights to reach prospective students where they are -- both in their journey and in their preferred channel. Supporting these insights is a full complement of marketing best practices and AI-driven automation to ensure the right message reaches the right student at the right time. All of the data, analytics and insights are available to the entire admissions team through an intuitive dashboard, simplifying and streamlining reporting and engagement intelligence throughout the entire recruitment and enrollment process
