Staff Accountant

About the Role  

As a Staff Accountant, you will support the accounting function in a fast-growing private equity–backed SaaS company. You will assist with general ledger accounting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll administration, sales tax compliance and reporting, and elements of the revenue cycle. You will ensure accurate financial records, compliance with GAAP and payroll regulations, and timely reporting while progressively taking ownership of assigned accounts and processes. 

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will work closely with Revenue Accounting, FP&A, HR, and external auditors. The level of role depends upon experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

General Accounting & Month-End Close 

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation 

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes 

• Maintain accurate records in the ERP system 

• Support variance analysis and resolve reconciling items 

Account Reconciliations 

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets 

• Investigate discrepancies and recommend resolutions 

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and reconciliation files 

Revenue Cycle & Sales Tax Support 

• Assist with invoicing, cash application, and customer master data maintenance 

• Support deferred revenue reconciliations and revenue tie-outs 

• Assist with sales tax compliance and reporting 

Payroll & Employee Administration 

• Process and review bi-weekly payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance 

• Manage payroll adjustments including commissions, bonuses, benefit deductions, and garnishments 

• Maintain payroll tax compliance at federal and state levels 

• Support onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors within payroll and HR systems 

• Coordinate with international Employer of Record (EOR) providers for global payroll compliance 

Expense & Asset Accounting 

• Prepare operating expense accruals and review expense reimbursements 

• Support capitalization and amortization of software and prepaid costs 

Compliance, Controls & Audit Support 

• Follow internal controls and close checklists 

• Maintain clear documentation for audit readiness 

• Support internal and external audits and other diligence requests 

Systems & Process Improvement 

• Work within accounting, billing, payroll, and HR systems 

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial processes 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 

• Level of role depends upon experience 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

• Understanding of payroll taxes and compliance at federal and state levels 

• Experience working with accounting and financial systems (NetSuite, Maxio, BambooHR, Avalara or similar preferred) 

• Ability to manage sensitive financial and employee information with discretion 

Why Green Cabbage?  

Green Cabbage, the Global Leader in Procurement Intelligence, provides mid-market and enterprise clients with the data and expertise needed to achieve better deals across technology, third-party labor, marketing, and travel & expense contracts. Our flagship platform, OneWorkspace, empowers procurement teams worldwide to access Green Cabbage’s precise, governed intelligence. 

At Green Cabbage, we foster a collaborative, high-energy, and growth-minded culture. We move quickly, value accountability, and celebrate team wins. If this seems like a fit, we'd love to hear from you!  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.