Remote Staff Accountant – GAAP, Close & Reporting

RethinkFirst; Arizona; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Flexible paid time off

11 paid company holidays

401k + matching

Parental leave

Remote-first workplace

Job summary

RethinkFirst is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team, reporting to the Controller. The role focuses on day-to-day accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support in a remote-friendly environment.

Qualified candidates have 2–3 years of accounting experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel and ERP skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and a national remote-first setup.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance with 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with ERP systems like Sage Intacct preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist month-end close with balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Ensure deadlines for financial reporting and management review.
• Support external auditors with requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies, internal controls, and GAAP.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work style

Prioritization

Effective with senior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

RethinkFirst is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team, reporting to the Controller. The role focuses on day-to-day accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support in a remote-friendly environment.

Qualified candidates have 2–3 years of accounting experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel and ERP skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and a national remote-first setup.