What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Headfarmer?
We are hiring a Staff Accountant to support a fast-growing, high-volume organization operating in a complex accounting environment. This is a newly created role driven by growth and increased workload, and the team is hiring with urgency.
This position is ideal for a true staff accountant with strong fundamentals who wants early exposure to advanced accounting topics such as long-term receivables, revenue recognition, credit losses, and intercompany accounting. The learning curve is steep—but so is the opportunity.
You’ll report directly to the Controller and work closely with a collaborative, high-performing finance team that values accuracy, intellectual rigor, and clear communication.
Note: This role is 100% on-site and requires strong cognitive and technical capability.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting Areas
- Account for long-term receivables using the effective interest method
- Support accounting for the sale of long-term receivables
- Assist with revenue recognition under complex arrangements
- Account for credit losses under ASC 326
- Perform intercompany accounting and eliminations during consolidation
Month-End & General Accounting
- Support month-end close activities
- Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Learn and apply new technical accounting guidance quickly
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 3 years of recent, pure staff accounting experience
- Strong accounting fundamentals (this is not a finance-leaning role)
- Demonstrated ability to learn complex accounting topics quickly
- High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
- Willing and able to work fully on-site
What This Role Is (and Is Not)
- Is: A technical staff accounting role with real responsibility
- Is: A chance to gain early exposure to advanced accounting concepts
- Is Not: An entry-level or training-only position
- Is Not: A remote or hybrid role
Why This Opportunity
- Exposure to complex accounting topics early in your career
- High-visibility role with direct access to leadership
- Opportunity to grow into more senior accounting responsibilities
- Tight-knit, selective finance team that values quality and culture
Culture & Management Style
- Collaborative, communication-driven team
- High standards with direct, transparent feedback
- Supportive but performance-oriented environment
- Strong emphasis on accountability and cognitive capability
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000