Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Anywhere in the U.S. Reports To: Assistant Controller
Position Overview
The Staff Accountant supports core accounting operations, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role works closely with the Assistant Controller and Senior Accounting team members to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and timely close processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, execution-focused, and eager to grow within a fast-paced SaaS environment
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare routine and moderately complex journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Support preparation of financial statements and internal management reports
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
- Assist with revenue recognition processes under ASC 606, under supervision
- Support tax-related filings including sales/use tax, payroll tax, and other compliance requirement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data
- Maintain accounting documentation, schedules, and close checklists
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and system enhancements as assigned
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience in corporate and/or public accounting
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and basic internal control concepts
- Experience using accounting software and ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred)
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Solid organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to follow established processes while asking thoughtful questions
- Comfortable working with recurring, deadline-driven tasks
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with guidance and as part of a collaborative team
- Positive, “can-do” attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
Cultural Fit & Aptitude
- Comfortable in a hands-on, execution-focused role
- Thrives in a high-performing, accountable team environment
- Takes ownership of work and follows through on commitments
- Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to grow professionally within the organization
- Interested in building a long-term career and growing with the company
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in SaaS, software, or IT services organizations
- Exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA a plus
- Interest in process improvements and accounting system enhancements
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