Staff Accountant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Accountant based in the United States.

This fully remote role supports core accounting operations across a multi-entity environment currently comprising 11 entities. You will play an important part in maintaining accurate general ledger activity, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes. The position provides broad exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll accounting, and financial analysis. You will collaborate with finance, operations, and leadership teams to ensure timely and reliable financial information. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to process improvements, special projects, and finance initiatives. It is well suited to an organized accounting professional who can work independently while collaborating effectively across a distributed team.

Accountabilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, while maintaining complete and accurate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities across multiple entities.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and within required timelines.
• Manage customer billing activities, monitor aging reports, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Upload payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and materials for leadership reporting.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up summaries for internal and external meetings.
• Track finance-related deliverables, deadlines, and project milestones.
• Support special projects and initiatives designed to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and established accounting policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and account reconciliation processes.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Ability to analyze financial statements, investigate variances, and identify relevant trends or discrepancies.
• Understanding of internal controls and audit-support documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management 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.
• Experience in a multi-entity or hospitality environment is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with remote or distributed teams is a plus.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to support accounting operations across a multi-entity environment.
• Broad exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, AP/AR, billing, payroll accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Opportunity to collaborate with finance, operations, and leadership stakeholders.
• Exposure to special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to accurate, timely financial reporting and strong internal controls.