Staff Accountant

About the role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this position will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records while owning the accounts payable function and supporting the monthly close process.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, leveraging technology, and working in a collaborative, high-growth environment. We are looking for someone who is comfortable adopting AI-powered tools and automation to streamline accounting operations while maintaining strong financial controls and sound accounting judgment.

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, including vendor onboarding, invoice coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor communications.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs via ACH, wire transfer, and check.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet-related accounts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and company procedures.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation, and support annual 1099 reporting.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure timely invoice approvals and proper expense coding.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and automation to improve accounting workflows, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring accounting processes while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Recommend best practices that support a scalable and efficient accounting organization.
• Support special projects, financial analyses, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for accounts payable.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience in processing high-volume accounts payable transactions and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Bill.com, or similar platforms.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing AI-enabled tools and modern business applications to improve productivity and process efficiency.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• CPA license or active CPA candidate.
• Experience in insurance, technology, or SaaS industries.