Remote Staff Accountant | GAAP, Close & Reconciliations

RethinkFirst; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

11 holidays

Job summary

RethinkFirst in the United States is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team, reporting to the Controller. This role handles day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, and supports month-end close.

Preferred candidates have a 2-3 year accounting background and strong Excel skills. We offer a remote-first workplace with flexible hours, competitive benefits, and a path to contribute to GAAP-compliant reporting and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including bank reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist the month-end close process, including balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Ensure deadlines are met for financial reporting and management review.
• Support external auditors by providing requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

RethinkFirst in the United States is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team, reporting to the Controller. This role handles day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, and supports month-end close.

Preferred candidates have a 2-3 year accounting background and strong Excel skills. We offer a remote-first workplace with flexible hours, competitive benefits, and a path to contribute to GAAP-compliant reporting and external audits.