Staff Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This role offers broad exposure across accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting support, account reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement initiatives. The position is designed for an accounting professional who wants to develop beyond transactional accounting and build a strong foundation for advancement into Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager roles. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver who takes ownership, works independently, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls. Duties & Responsibilities: Full-Cycle Accounting - Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records. - Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and accounting adjustments. - Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. - Maintain supporting schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and assigned accounts. - Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. Accounts Payable & Vendor Management - Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and approvals. - Prepare and process vendor payments. - Maintain vendor records and resolve vendor inquiries. - Monitor AP aging and support timely payment processing. - Assist with year-end vendor reporting requirements. Accounts Receivable & Billing Support - Generate customer invoices and apply customer payments. - Reconcile customer accounts and investigate billing discrepancies. - Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts. - Maintain accurate AR records and reporting. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting - Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities. - Prepare account reconciliations and close schedules. - Perform expense cut-off analysis and ensure proper period-end accounting. - Assist with financial reporting and management reporting packages. - Support external audits and due diligence activities. Process Improvement & Systems - Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows. - Analyze recurring issues and determine root causes. - Participate in ERP enhancements and automation initiatives. - Assist with SOP documentation. - Support development of scalable processes. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. - 2–5 years of accounting experience with full-cycle accounting exposure. - Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations. - Experience supporting month-end close. - Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP. - ERP experience; NetSuite is a plus.