Staff Accountant

About the role

T45 Labs is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance & Accounting Manager with day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting activities across T45 Labs and its portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll-related entries, allocations, and other recurring transactions
• Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities across T45 Labs and its portfolio companies
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and complete supporting documentation
• Review vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment documentation for accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and follow-up on outstanding balances
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts
• Aid in investigating account discrepancies, unusual transactions, and variances, and prepare appropriate corrections
• Prepare recurring accounting reports and financial schedules for review by the Finance & Accounting Manager
• Aid in cash reporting, expense tracking, and budget-to-actual reporting
• Aid in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and other internal reporting
• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready accounting records
• Aid in annual audits, tax preparation, compliance requests, and other external reporting requirements
• Aid in documenting and improving accounting procedures, internal controls, templates, and close processes
• Collaborate with internal teams and portfolio company stakeholders to obtain accurate and timely financial information
• Aid in accounting system improvements, process automation, and financial data cleanup initiatives
• Perform ad hoc accounting, reporting, and financial projects as assigned by the Finance & Accounting Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-6 years of professional accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standard accounting practices
• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, maintaining general ledger accounts, and supporting month-end close
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet schedules
• Experience working across multiple legal entities, portfolio companies, subsidiaries, or intercompany accounts is strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and financial schedules
• Experience with accounting or enterprise resource planning systems; QuickBooks Online or similar experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a remote, fast-moving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with the Finance & Accounting Manager
• Experience with startups, emerging companies, shared-services organizations, or medical technology companies is a plus
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is preferred but not required