What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Black Mountain Dynamics?
About Black Mountain Dynamics
Black Mountain Dynamics secures, deploys, and supports IT infrastructure for startups, venture-backed companies, and growing organizations. Our approach focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable technology environments tailored to each client's needs.
As we continue to grow, financial accuracy and operational clarity have become essential to how we run the business. Bookkeeping plays a foundational role in ensuring our financial records are current, our vendors are paid accurately, and our leadership team has the visibility needed to make sound decisions.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to manage the day-to-day financial records and transactional accounting that keeps Black Mountain Dynamics running smoothly. This role ensures that accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and financial reporting are handled with precision and timeliness.
The Staff Accountant will work closely with Finance leadership, operations, and project managers to maintain clean books, support month-end close, and provide the financial visibility our teams depend on.
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving technology services environment where accuracy directly impacts business outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
The person in this role will be responsible for:
The ideal candidate will have:
While not required, the following experience is helpful:
People who succeed in this role typically demonstrate:
This is a fully remote role. While Black Mountain Dynamics is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, no regular onsite presence is required. Candidates from anywhere in the United States are welcome to apply.
Benefits
Black Mountain Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
As the finance function continues to mature, this role may expand into additional responsibilities such as:
Black Mountain Dynamics secures, deploys, and supports IT infrastructure for startups, venture-backed companies, and growing organizations. Our approach focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable technology environments tailored to each client's needs.
As we continue to grow, financial accuracy and operational clarity have become essential to how we run the business. Bookkeeping plays a foundational role in ensuring our financial records are current, our vendors are paid accurately, and our leadership team has the visibility needed to make sound decisions.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to manage the day-to-day financial records and transactional accounting that keeps Black Mountain Dynamics running smoothly. This role ensures that accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and financial reporting are handled with precision and timeliness.
The Staff Accountant will work closely with Finance leadership, operations, and project managers to maintain clean books, support month-end close, and provide the financial visibility our teams depend on.
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving technology services environment where accuracy directly impacts business outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
The person in this role will be responsible for:
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and client billing
- Performing monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure books are accurate and current
- Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring all transactions are coded correctly to appropriate accounts
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes in coordination with Finance leadership
- Tracking and reconciling vendor bills against purchase orders and delivery confirmations
- Preparing regular financial reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries
- Managing expense reporting workflows and employee reimbursements
- Maintaining organized and audit-ready financial records and documentation
- Supporting annual tax preparation by providing clean records and documentation to the company’s accountant
- Identifying discrepancies or anomalies in financial data and escalating issues appropriately
- Managing vendor payment programs and optimizing accounts payable workflows
- Improving bookkeeping workflows and documentation standards as the company scales
The ideal candidate will have:
- 3–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a technology services or professional services environment
- Very strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and general ledger management
- Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing standard financial reports
- Excellent attention to detail with a track record of maintaining accurate financial records
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Clear and professional communication skills when working with internal stakeholders and external vendors
While not required, the following experience is helpful:
- Experience working in an MSP, IT services, or project-based professional services environment
- Familiarity with project-based and reseller billing and time-and-materials invoicing
- Experience with HaloPSA or other IT MSP PSA
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
People who succeed in this role typically demonstrate:
- Strong ownership and accountability for the accuracy of financial records
- Exceptional attention to detail and a low tolerance for unresolved discrepancies
- A proactive approach to identifying issues before they become problems
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining consistent accuracy
- Comfort working independently while staying closely aligned with Finance
- Clear communication that keeps stakeholders informed without unnecessary complexity
This is a fully remote role. While Black Mountain Dynamics is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, no regular onsite presence is required. Candidates from anywhere in the United States are welcome to apply.
Benefits
Black Mountain Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Certification reimbursement and professional development support
- Paid time off and company holidays
As the finance function continues to mature, this role may expand into additional responsibilities such as:
- Supporting financial planning and budgeting processes alongside Finance leadership
- Leading financial systems improvements
- Supporting operational analytics and financial reporting strategy