Staff Accountant

Company Description Tech Defenders helps school districts, businesses, and other organizations maximize the value of their aged or used technology through specialized refurbishing and repurposing of mobile devices. Supported by a team of highly skilled technicians and staff, the company processes over 45,000 laptops, tablets, and other devices per month, using a robust inspection process that includes secure data erasure, cleaning, repair, and final testing. Tech Defenders serves more than 800 partners worldwide, focusing on sustainability, data security, employee safety, and reliable logistics solutions. Recognized with multiple growth and sustainability awards and holding certifications such as R2, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and Microsoft Refurbisher, the organization is committed to responsible technology lifecycle management. Guided by its values and motto—Recycle. Revive. Reuse.—Tech Defenders strives to positively impact both the community and the environment.

As our Staff Accountant, you will be the engine behind our daily transactional accounting, accounts receivable, and financial record-keeping. This isn't just a heads-down math role; you will act as a vital financial bridge, collaborating cross-departmentally with our Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to keep our financial ecosystem highly accurate and perfectly aligned.

• PO Reconciliation & Billing: Review, update, and match purchase orders to the correct billable amounts, ensuring absolute accuracy in our billing records.
• Bank Reconciliation: Complete and actively manage the daily bank match process to keep our accounts in perfect balance.
• Pricing Queue Management: Accurately enter purchase pricing for inventory being processed and received at our facility.
• Financial & Business Reporting: Own, manage, and update critical financial and business tracking dashboards utilizing Google Sheets.
• Expense & Reimbursement Management: Oversee credit card expenses and employee reimbursements seamlessly through Brex.
• Month-End Close: Prepare and execute key month-end close journal entries, specializing in Accruals, Fixed Assets, and Prepaids.
• Credit & Underwriting: Manage customer payment terms and credit limits in partnership with our external underwriting vendor.
• Credits & Returns: Collaboratively partner with Sales and Purchasing teams to resolve and manage credit memos for both vendors and customers.
• Collections: Directly handle and monitor collections for terms-based customers, protecting company cash flow while maintaining outstanding, professional customer relationships.
  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent financial field.
• Experience: 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Systems: Experience with Oracle NetSuite (or another mid-market ERP platform) is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: A solid, working understanding of GAAP and advanced proficiency in Google Sheets (including complex formulas).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate financial boundaries professionally and directly.
• Culture Match: Strong personal alignment with Tech Defenders’ core values.
  

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive choice of medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.  
• Financial Security: A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.  
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off to give back to the community.  
• Tech Discounts: Steeply discounted tech devices for employees, their friends, and their families.  
• Casual & Fun Vibe: A casual dress code, free company swag/branded gear, and interactive team-building events.

Tech Defenders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All dynamic, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply!