Staff Accountant

accountingUS GAAPjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsvariance analysisMicrosoft ExcelNetsuiteCPAfinancehybridstaff accountant

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Mid-level

Years experience

0-2

Location

New York, US

Full job description

Staff Accountant role based in New York office reporting to Finance Manager. Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, revenue and expense recognition, internal controls, and process improvements. Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, 1-2 years relevant experience, US GAAP knowledge, proficiency in Excel. Bonus for Netsuite, public accounting experience, CPA license, and familiarity with Salesforce, Payoneer, Jira, Custodia. Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k matching, commuter benefits, and stocked kitchen.

What you'll do

Participate in the monthly close process, ensuring financial data is reconciled, documented and reported timely
Assist with monthly/quarterly revenue and cost of revenue close procedures, including reconciliations, allowance for doubtful accounts and bad debt expense calculations
Assist with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and payment runs, and manage monthly expense report review/upload for US employees
Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations based on supporting schedules
Reconcile monthly bank activity and post related journal entries
Support with Fixed Asset subledger activities, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation to the GL
Partner with internal teams to ensure accuracy of customer information, including reconciling customer accounts
Maintain adequate internal controls within the accounting processes to ensure well-documented, accurate and timely financial reporting
Provide backup support for accounting operations as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1-2 years of relevant accounting experience
US GAAP & general ledger familiarity
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Attention to detail and highly-organized
Time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bonus: Netsuite experience
Bonus: Public company or public accounting experience
Bonus: CPA license (current or in process)
Bonus: Familiarity with business and financial platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Payoneer, Jira, Custodia)

Tech stack

Microsoft ExcelNetsuiteSalesforcePayoneerJiraCustodia

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k matching)Pre-tax commuter benefitsFully stocked kitchenHybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office and option for more