What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at ApTask?
About ApTask
ApTask is a global workforce solutions and talent acquisition company serving organizations across technology, healthcare, engineering, finance, and other professional services. We combine experienced professionals, technology, and structured workforce solutions to help clients build and manage high performing teams.
Position Overview
ApTask is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accurate, timely, and well controlled accounting operations in a remote environment. This role is well suited to an accounting professional who is detail oriented, analytical, organized, and comfortable managing priorities independently while collaborating with teams across a distributed organization.
The Staff Accountant will contribute to general ledger activities, account reconciliations, month end close, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable support, and other accounting processes essential to the company's operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting accounting records.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and other routine accounting transactions.
- Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year end closing activities.
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and payment related processes.
- Prepare account analyses, financial schedules, and management reports.
- Investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues promptly.
- Maintain organized documentation and supporting schedules for financial transactions.
- Assist with audit, tax, compliance, and other financial information requests.
- Apply established accounting policies, internal controls, and confidentiality standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to obtain information and resolve accounting questions.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, documentation, and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 2 years of accounting experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
- Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency with microsoft excel or comparable spreadsheet applications.
- Experience with accounting, ERP, or financial management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
What We Offer
ApTask is committed to providing a professional work environment that supports employee well being, performance, and career development. Benefits and eligibility are subject to the applicable employment arrangement and plan terms.
Eligible employees may have access to:
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings benefits.
- Paid time off and applicable paid sick leave.
- A flexible remote work environment.
- Professional development and opportunities to expand accounting expertise.
- Modern tools and technology that support remote collaboration.
- A collaborative workplace with opportunities to work across diverse business functions and client environments.
Employment Details
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote, United States
Department: Finance & Accounting
Experience Level: Staff / Mid Level
ApTask is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and merit and are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $48 - $68