Principal Corporate Accountant

Skills

About the Role

You will support the Head of Finance as the company continues to expand its operations. You will take full ownership of the general ledger and books using QuickBooks, manage the entire accounts payable and receivable cycles, and perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations with precision. You will reconcile all balance sheet accounts, proactively resolving discrepancies, and lead the month-end and year-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries. You will maintain organized supporting documentation for all transactions, process payroll journal entries alongside HR/payroll providers, and manage inventory accounting including tracking, valuation, and reconciliation. You will also assist with sales tax filings and other compliance requirements, respond to internal requests for transaction history and reporting, and flag bookkeeping errors or process gaps to the Head of Finance.

Requirements

• 6+ Years of Accounting Experience in a Corporate Environment, CPA preferred; experience at a Big 4, Big 10, or top-tier public accounting firm will be given strong preference
• Demonstrated experience owning full-cycle books end-to-end across multiple functions; candidates whose experience has been focused within a single function or entity may not meet the full scope of this position
• Solid understanding of double-entry accounting and GAAP principles
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliation across the full balance sheet
• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting and related reconciliation processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books using QuickBooks, with full ownership of general ledger from end to end
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice entry, approvals, and payment processing
• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including customer invoicing, collections, and cash application
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entry preparation and review
• Maintain and organize supporting documentation for all transactions
• Process and record payroll journal entries in coordination with HR/payroll provider
• Manage inventory accounting, including tracking, valuation, and reconciliation
• Assist with preparation of sales tax filings and other compliance requirements
• Respond to internal requests for transaction history, documentation, and reporting
• Identify and flag bookkeeping errors or process gaps to the Head of Finance

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Performance-Based Bonus