Senior Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the monthly financial close process, with primary responsibility for balance sheet account reconciliations and oversight of the accounts payable process. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial records, timely vendor payments, and strong financial controls, and will work closely with finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Balance Sheet & Close

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, accounts payable, fixed assets, and other key accounts
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entry preparation and posting
• Maintain supporting schedules and workpapers in accordance with company policies and GAAP
• Perform variance analysis and assist in identifying trends or unusual activity

Accounts Payable

• Manage or support the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approval workflow, and posting
• Ensure invoices are accurately recorded in the proper period in accordance with accrual accounting principles
• Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve vendor discrepancies or payment issues
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate differences
• Assist with payment processing (ACH, wire, check, or virtual card), ensuring proper authorization and segregation of duties
• Maintain vendor files and ensure required documentation (e.g., W-9s) is obtained and up to date
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the AP function

Audit, Controls & Collaboration

• Support internal and external audit requests by providing reconciliations, schedules, and documentation
• Assist with maintaining strong internal controls over the close and AP processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and vendor-related issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2–5 years of accounting experience with hands-on balance sheet reconciliations and accounts payable involvement
• Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and general ledger processes
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet close deadlines
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP/SUMIF, basic formulas)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with excellent time-management abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team