Staff Accountant
Skills
About the Role
You will join a growing Finance team and take ownership of the general ledger while supporting day-to-day accounting operations. You will prepare and post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities. You will reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts. You will handle transactional accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, payroll accounting, and cash management. You will maintain supporting schedules for financial statement balances and help prepare internal financial reports and analyses. You will support compliance requirements related to U.S. Government contracts and partner with the Director of Finance & Accounting during the annual financial statement audit and other external audits, responding to auditor requests and preparing supporting documentation. You will also help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies, and take part in special projects as the company grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 2–3 years of professional accounting experience
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as QuickBooks
- Experience with government contractors or defense technology companies (nice to have)
- Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements (nice to have)
- CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the company's general ledger, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records
- Prepare and post journal entries and perform monthly account reconciliations
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
- Perform and support transactional accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, payroll accounting, and cash management
- Maintain supporting schedules for financial statement balances
- Assist in preparing internal financial reports and analyses
- Support accounting and compliance requirements related to U.S. Government contracts
- Partner with the Director of Finance & Accounting during the annual financial statement audit and other external audits
- Respond to requests from external auditors and assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting efficiencies
- Participate in special projects and other finance initiatives
Benefits
- Fully remote environment
- 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
- Unlimited PTO, with manager's approval
- Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
- 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
- Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives
- Mental health benefits through Tara Mind
- Cost effective GLP-1 solutions through Crux