Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position will play a key role in keeping financial records accurate, supporting daily accounting activity, and contributing to a smooth close process across reporting periods. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting, enjoys working through details, and can communicate effectively with both vendors and internal partners.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, from reviewing and coding invoices to coordinating approvals and issuing payments on time.
• Reconcile employee expenses, corporate card activity, bank statements, and key balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounting data within QuickBooks and support the integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations to support routine accounting operations and period-end reporting.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by validating balances and helping finalize financial records.
• Contribute to payroll-related accounting tasks, audit readiness efforts, and the preparation of internal financial reporting.
• Keep vendor files current by managing tax documentation such as W-9s and related records.
• Address payment questions and accounting-related requests from vendors and internal stakeholders in a timely, thorough manner.
• Recommend practical improvements that strengthen accounting workflows, accuracy, and overall efficiency.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of hands-on accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Practical experience using QuickBooks in an accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and close procedures.
• Strong spreadsheet skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including the use of formulas and pivot tables.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Background in corporate tax, sales tax, corporate tax returns, journal entries, and general ledger accounting is highly valued.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as Bill.com, expense platforms, payroll accounting, audit support, 1099 processing, or internal controls is a plus.

Compensation

$35.00-$42.00 Hourly

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