Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our fully remote accounting team. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with strong NetSuite and Excel skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and collections. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can prioritize tasks effectively, work independently, and has a passion for simplifying and automating processes. Preferred candidate lives in California or Colorado and is a remote role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up
- Process and maintain accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and key general ledger accounts monthly
- Support the month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and leverage automation tools
- Collaborate with team members and departments across the organization to ensure accuracy of financial data
- Assist with audit requests and support financial reporting as needed
- Participate in ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 + years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized company
- NetSuite experience is required
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a fully remote environment
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation
- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a team-oriented attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Work Environment:
- 100% remote – candidates must be U.S.-based and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture with autonomy