Senior Staff Accountant

Junior Library Guild; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their Finance team in a fully remote role. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial analysis and drive business decisions while maintaining a strong internal control environment. You will execute monthly accounting close procedures, collaborate with various teams, and engage in special projects that enhance financial processes. If you are passionate about leveraging technology for process improvement and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Time Off

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in public or corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and reconciliations.
• Support external auditors during the annual financial audit.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Microsoft Excel

Public Accounting Experience

Corporate Accounting Experience

Sales Tax Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Preferred

Tools

SAP B1

Job description

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a fully remote opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in maintaining a strong internal control environment, supporting the monthly close process, and assisting with the annual audit.

Why Join Us?

• Fully remote position with flexibility.
• Work alongside a collaborative and supportive Finance team.
• Opportunity to leverage technology and automation to enhance processes.
• Engage in meaningful financial analysis to drive business decisions.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and generous time off.

What You'll Do:

• Execute monthly accounting close procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Reconcile complex and standard balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Collections to drive best practices.
• Prepare and assist with state and local sales tax filings.
• Support external auditors during the annual financial audit.
• Analyze income statement variances and provide insights.
• Utilize technology to automate and streamline financial processes.
• Ensure accurate reporting of operational results and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, margin improvement, and operational efficiencies.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 2-4 years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with multi-state sales tax is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP B1 preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for process improvement and technology-driven solutions.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical financial practices.

Work Environment:

• Work Schedule core hours between 9am - 5:00pm, M-F; additional hours as needed.
• Fully remote position with occasional travel to the home office in Columbus, OH area, as needed.
• Locations: Quincy, Massachusetts; Berwyn, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri.