Staff Accountant Job Description
The Mission of the Role
Create a best-in-class financial reporting environment at our operating companies.
As our Staff Accountant you be part of a highly valued Finance team. Expected to be self-managed and driven by
team goals, you will have the opportunity to take the ownership of the day to day accounting and financial
operation functions. This role may scale as the company grows.
Role & Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on continuous improvement including
A/P, payroll, expense reimbursement, cash management, and the monthly GL close and reporting cycle
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
while ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
Prepare financials in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support budget and forecasting activities
Develop and document internal controls, policies, and procedures; ensure proper documentation and
record-keeping compliance
Ad hoc finance projects, including external audit requests, expense reporting, and tax matters
Create and initiate new processes and procedures to support expanding team deliverables driven by
business expansion
Experience
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA a plus but not required
2-3 years of relevant GL experience with increasing responsibility, preferably at a rapidly growing tech
company
Prior Big 4 or Mid-Tier Audit experience strongly preferred
Strong familiarity with accounting principles, financial statements, and basic valuation techniques
Experience in taking the initiative to identify the need for and then improving processes
Must have strong Excel skills, including report creation, report formatting, charting, and use of common
financial functions (index/match, lookups, sumifs, pivot tables)
Experience handling multi books is a plus
Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Expensify, Bill.com, and Gusto is a plus
Personal Characteristics
Excellent communicator – written and oral
Analytical – can find meaning in numbers, and be a data-driven decision-maker
Self-starter who regularly takes initiative and can juggle multiple projects while simultaneously
demonstrating creativity and judgment
Enthusiasm to apply technology to business processes
Thrives in a nimble, lean, unstructured, and fast-paced environment
Ability to create, optimize, and execute processes for a growing company using best practices
Strong documentation abilities. Understands and has lived by the 'reperformance' standard
Takes pride in meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations on quality of output
Impeccable integrity and ethical standards. Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, polite and respectful of
others
An undying commitment to personal growth, learning, and development