Staff Accountant - Remote

About the role

Support the Finance team with day-to-day accounting activities during a period of intermittent leave coverage in a remote, part-time contract role expected to require approximately 8-16 hours per week. Candidates located in or able to work within Central Time are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations, including preparing journal entries, reviewing transaction activity, and ensuring supporting documentation is organized and readily available.
• Assist with monthly close activities, including preparing account reconciliations, reviewing general ledger activity, identifying discrepancies, and supporting timely resolution.
• Review accounting data for completeness and accuracy, investigate variances, and follow up on outstanding items while maintaining clear supporting schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate with members of the Finance team and cross-functional partners to gather information, resolve routine accounting questions, and keep recurring processes moving forward.
• Support recurring reporting, audit requests, and other Finance projects as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation and make routine accounting processes more efficient, consistent, and easy to follow.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and foundational accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with internal partners.