
Staff Accountant
Required skills
- journal entries
- accruals
- bank reconciliations
- balance sheet account reconciliations
- month-end close
- year-end close
- accounts payable
- accounts receivable
- customer billing
- aging reports
Nice to have
- hospitality environments
- remote team environment
- process improvement
Role summary
The Staff Accountant role is a remote position supporting core accounting functions across 11 entities. Responsibilities include general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and month-end close processes. The role requires a strong understanding of GAAP, experience with AP/AR, financial analysis, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. The ideal candidate will be organized, able to manage multiple priorities independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, along with 1-3 years of accounting experience.
Position Overview
The Staff Accountant supports core accounting functions across a multi-entity environment (currently 11 entities). This role is responsible for general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and month-end close processes. The position operates in a fully remote environment and collaborates cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial information in accordance with company policies and internal controls. This is a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, and maintain supporting documentation.
- Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and timely.
- Manage customer billing, monitor aging reports, and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Upload payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
- Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and recommend process improvements.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports and leadership reporting materials.
- Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up summaries for internal and external meetings.
- Track key deliverables, deadlines, and project milestones related to finance initiatives.
- Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and company accounting policies.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
- Experience with month-end close and account reconciliation processes.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Ability to analyze financial statements and investigate variances.
- Understanding of internal controls and audit support documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience required.
- Experience in multi-entity or hospitality environments preferred but not required.
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is a plus.
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