Accounting - Staff Accountant II

Kestra Financial, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Financial, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our hybrid finance team in Austin, TX. The role blends accounts payable operations with AP accounting, requiring attention to detail and strong collaboration with internal teams and affiliated firms.

You will process vendor invoices, manage payment runs, assist with month-end close, prepare journal entries, and support audit requests. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with NetSuite or related systems will help you succeed in a

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability with high attention to detail.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines with urgency.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external partners.
• Excel at an intermediate to advanced level; familiarity with spreadsheets and analysis.
• Familiarity with Outlook and Word for documentation and correspondence.
• Knowledge of NetSuite, Tipalti and/or Concur systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform or support full-cycle accounts payable processing, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Handle weekly payment cycles (checks, ACH, positive pay files) and resolve payment issues, voids, and reissues as needed.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain AP documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries for disbursement bank accounts.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger and bank accounts, maintain supporting documentation, and perform variance analysis.
• Assist with audit requests by organizing and providing AP documentation for external auditors.
• Support annual tax reporting processes (e.g., 1099 reporting assistance), as assigned.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, firms, and external vendors to resolve issues and answer inquiries.
• Provide backup support to other AP team members and assist with training or knowledge sharing as needed.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within AP workflows.
• Perform ad hoc projects and other accounting duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Outlook & Word

Tools

NetSuite

Tipalti

Concur

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.

The Staff Accountant II serves in a hybrid role supporting both accounts payable operations and AP-related accounting activities. This position is responsible for performing general accounts payable functions, managing payment runs, preparing expense allocations, supporting month-end close through journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with audit and compliance processes. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and affiliated firms, along with strong attention to detail, judgement, and communication skills.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform or support full-cycle accounts payable processing, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy and completeness
• Handly weekly payment cycles (checks, ACH, positive pay files) and resolve payment issues, voids, and reissues as needed
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain AP documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies

• Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries for disbursement bank accounts.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger and bank accounts, maintain supporting documentation, and perform variance analysis.
• Assist with audit requests by organizing and providing AP documentation for external auditors
• Support annual tax reporting processes (e.g., 1099 reporting assistance), as assigned

• Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, firms, and external vendors to resolve issues and answer inquiries
• Provide backup support to other AP team members and assist with training or knowledge sharing as needed
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within AP workflows

• Perform ad hoc projects and other accounting duties as assigned
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset

What You Bring:

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management and proven organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, including a strong sense of urgency for time-sensitive requests
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and flexibility to change tasks and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external interactions, with minimal support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Knowledge of NetSuite, Tipalti and/or Concur accounting systems is a plus, but not required