Senior Staff Accountant (Supporting 3 Startups)
OptimEdge is a fast-growing IT Strategy and Consulting firm supporting small and midmarket companies in optimizing systems, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring compliance.
This is not a traditional accounting role. You'll work in a highly entrepreneurial environment, supporting three startup companies simultaneously. If you prefer a large, structured company with established processes, this may not be the right fit. However, if you enjoy building accounting structures from the ground up, rolling up your sleeves, and acting as a trusted financial partner to leadership you'll thrive here.
You'll play a critical role in shaping scalable financial operations across multiple growing businesses.
What You'll Do
Multi-Company Accounting (Three Startups)
- Own day-to-day QuickBooks Online accounting for three startup companies, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent financial records across entities
- Manage multiple ledgers while maintaining clarity, organization, and strong internal controls
Financial Record Maintenance
- Record and reconcile transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, maintaining audit-ready records at all times
Financial Statements & Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
- Analyze trends, variances, and discrepancies, and clearly communicate insights to leadership
Reporting & Planning
- Produce recurring and ad-hoc financial reports for leadership
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial projections to guide decision-making in a startup environment
Compliance & Audit Support
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Assist with audit preparation and stay current on evolving accounting standards
Systems & Process Setup
- Set up and manage QuickBooks Online accounts, including building and maintaining charts of accounts from scratch
- Leverage QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Expensify to streamline AP, expense reporting, and payment workflows
- Continuously improve processes to support scaling operations
Collaboration
- Work closely with founders, leadership, and cross-functional teams
- Operate comfortably in a hands-on, fast-moving startup environment where priorities evolve
Requirements (Expect)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of hands-on, day-to-day accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Expensify
- Proven experience setting up accounting systems and charts of accounts
- Comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial startup environment
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities across multiple companies
Why You'll Love Working Here
This role is ideal for someone who wants ownership and impact. You'll gain visibility across three growing startups, work directly with leadership, and help build the financial foundation that supports long-term growth. If you're energized by autonomy, problem-solving, and startup momentum this role was built for you.
