Staff Accountant

About the Role

Unite America seeks a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across a complex, multi-entity organization. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple legal entities and supporting timely, decision-useful financial reporting. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment with clear ownership of core accounting processes. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of transactions, maintain audit-ready financial records, and help strengthen accounting processes as the organization continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and maintain supporting schedules for the month-end close.
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple legal entities and ensure the general ledger is complete and up to date.
• Prepare, record, and reconcile inter-entity transactions and allocations across legal entities.
• Reconcile cash accounts and verify that cash balances and transactions are accurately recorded.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, payments, and collections.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, escalating complex or unusual issues as appropriate.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation supporting financial reporting and audit requests.
• Process a high volume of accounting transactions accurately and on time.
• Identify and implement practical improvements to day-to-day accounting processes that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and respond to financial information requests.
• Collaborate with the Controller and external accounting partners to complete month-end close activities, reconciliations, and audit-related accounting matters.

Who We're Looking For

An experienced accounting professional with a strong foundation in multi-entity accounting environments. This individual is accountable, detail-oriented, and takes ownership of their work from start to finish. They exercise sound judgment, communicate proactively, and consistently deliver accurate, reliable results while helping bring structure and consistency to day-to-day accounting operations.

They Bring

• Strong understanding of GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles in day-to-day work.
• Solid foundation in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and the month-end close process.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume transactional workflows with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to execute core accounting responsibilities independently while escalating complex or unusual issues when appropriate.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Clear and effective communication skills, including proactively surfacing issues and collaborating across teams.
• A practical, execution-focused mindset with a track record of improving day-to-day accounting processes.
• Experience supporting annual financial statement audits or preparing audit-ready workpapers.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting the month-end close process and maintaining the general ledger.
• Experience working independently, managing competing priorities, and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Experience reconciling large or complex datasets and working with incomplete or evolving information.
• Public accounting experience or experience in an audit-focused, multi-entity, or compliance-driven environment is a strong plus.
• CPA or active progress toward CPA licensure is a plus.

Compensation

$70,000 to $85,000 / Yearly

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
• Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, public holidays, and team-wide wellness days)
• Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
• Paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
• Training & Professional Development
• Wellness Resources
• Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team