Staff Accountant

Commonstake Partners; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage for

A 401(k) plan to which Commonstake_con

Job summary

Commonstake Partners seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain the firm’s books and assist advisers by delivering accurate financial figures for client succession or sale options. The role reports to the managing partner and is a full-time, remote position.

Responsibilities include monthly close with reconciliations, AP processing, client invoicing, year-end schedules for the CPA, and adjusting statements for owner pay and related-party items. Collaboration with owners and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• General ledger experience, including internships.
• QuickBooks Online or Xero.
• Excel: pivot tables, lookups.

Responsibilities

• Performs the monthly close including bank reconciliations and accruals.
• Processes accounts payable.
• Prepares client invoices against signed engagement letters.
• Prepares year-end schedules for the outside CPA firm.
• Adjusts client financial statements for owner pay, one-time items and related-party expenses.
• Summarizes income and distributions by owner for each succession or transfer option.
• Checks financial information before it is placed in a data room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General ledger experience

Pivot tables in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Job description

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant keeps Commonstake's own books and supports the advisers on client assignments by preparing financial figures that owners can compare across succession or sale options. The position reports to the managing partner and is full-time and remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs the monthly close, including bank reconciliations and accruals
• Processes accounts payable
• Prepares client invoices against signed engagement letters
• Prepares year-end schedules for the outside CPA firm
• Adjusts client financial statements for what owners pay themselves, one-time items and related-party expenses
• Summarizes income and distributions by owner for each succession or transfer option
• Checks financial information before it is placed in a data room
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• General ledger experience, including internships
• QuickBooks Online or Xero
• Excel: pivot tables, lookups

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years in general ledger accounting, public accounting or transaction services
• CPA, or progress toward it
• Quality of earnings or due diligence work
• S corporations and partnerships

Working Conditions

This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Work is performed at a desk with prolonged periods of sitting, computer use and video meetings. Hours follow U.S. business hours, with occasional flexibility around board and shareholder meetings.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage, including family members
• A 401(k) plan to which Commonstake contributes
• Paid time off, sick days and the U.S. holiday calendar
• Annual funding for professional courses and examsA company laptop and support for a home workspace

About Commonstake Partners

Commonstake Partners advises owners of private businesses on succession, transaction preparation and changes in ownership. The firm is based in Columbus, Ohio. Every assignment is defined in writing before it begins, and legal documents, tax advice and financing stay with qualified specialists.

Commonstake Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.