Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Remote | Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager

Summary

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the firm's day-to-day accounting operations, with primary responsibility for billing and accounts payable. This position will also assist with month-end close activities, financial audits, and the implementation and optimization of accounting systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and a desire to improve processes. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of accounting functions while contributing to a growing organization.

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end billing process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation, review, and issuance of client invoices, including AUM-based advisory fees.
• Manage the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, vendor payments, and reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances, follow up on outstanding payments, and assist with collection efforts.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Support the annual financial statement audit, including preparation of audit schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Actively participate in accounting system implementations and enhancements, including data migration, system testing, process documentation, and user training.
• Identify opportunities to streamline billing, accounts payable, and other accounting processes through automation and improved workflows.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and established procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies, address vendor inquiries, and support efficient business operations.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired entities into the firm's accounting processes and systems.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA a plus.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to billing, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and reconcile financial data.
• An overarching drive to influence organizational change and a strong sense of professional conduct and attention to detail.

Compensation

United States: Annual salary of $50,000–$70,000.