Staff Accountant

We are seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to support a lean, fast-moving accounting team. This role will assist with daily accounting operations including accounts receivable, collections follow-up, accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, and month/quarter-end close.

A major focus of this role will be accounts receivable ownership — including monitoring open balances, following up with customers, resolving payment issues, and staying attentive and persistent with collections activity. The ideal candidate is comfortable communicating directly with customers, asking the right questions, and taking initiative to help keep receivables current.

This is a team-oriented environment where everyone helps wherever needed. The right person will bring a positive, can-do attitude, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to learning, problem-solving, and finding ways to contribute.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, payment tracking, aging review, and collections follow-up.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding outstanding balances, payment timing, discrepancies, and account questions.
• Take a proactive and attentive approach to AR, ensuring customer accounts are followed up on consistently and professionally.
• Assist with accounts payable, including invoice processing, vendor communication, payment support, and account coding.
• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, customer/vendor accounts, and other assigned reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, including preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and assisting with reporting requirements.
• Help maintain accurate general ledger activity and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting, data review, and identifying trends, discrepancies, or potential issues.
• Support internal controls, documentation, audit requests, tax-related filings, and other accounting/compliance needs as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting team and cross-functional partners to solve problems and keep processes moving.
• Ask questions, learn the business, and look for ways to help in a lean team environment.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong experience with accounts receivable, customer follow-up, and collections support.
• Comfortable calling and emailing customers to resolve payment issues and outstanding balances.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Positive, flexible, and willing to jump in where needed.
• Proactive and curious — someone who looks for work, asks questions, and finds solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external customers/vendors.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting processes.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable required.
• Experience with collections, customer account resolution, and customer service strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite or similar platforms preferred.