Staff Accountant

Fortis; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis, a fintech company in the United States, is seeking an accounting professional to support general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting as we scale. This role offers on-site work in Plano, TX with growth opportunities in a fast-moving payments space.

This position emphasizes cash management, asset tracking, month-end close, and collaboration with auditors, demanding strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to meet deadlines; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Record bank activity and reconcile daily and monthly bank accounts.
• Generate invoices, apply payments, and monitor AR aging.
• Process vendor invoices, manage payments, and reconcile AP.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and record depreciation.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and amortization.
• Support month-end close and respond to external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Netsuite ERP

Ramp Expense Management

Bill Pay

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

At Fortis, we lead the way in next generation payment technologies and solutions. We transform payments into a competitive advantage for our clients and partners, enabling businesses to reach uncharted growth and scale. As the solution of choice for the future of payments, Fortis moves payments closer to invisible with a proprietary platform that supports and strengthens the payments capabilities of merchants and software partners. We are a collaborative team of innovators, problem solvers, and builders, committed to the growth of our clients, partners, and team members. Through award winning software integrations, robust data, and industry vertical and commerce expertise, we deliver the ultimate frictionless commerce experiences. We are in hyper growth mode and seeking talented, innovative, and collaborative problem solvers to help us build and scale the future of payments. Grow your career with us and be on the cutting edge of the rapidly expanding FinTech payments space.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Cash Management

• Record general ledger entries for all bank activity and prepare daily and monthly bank account reconciliations

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and issue customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Apply customer payments and monitor Accounts Receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances
• Reconcile the Accounts Receivable subledger to the general ledger monthly

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and support
• Manage payment runs (checks, ACH, wire) and vendor inquiries
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger monthly
• Maintain W-9s and assist with 1099 preparation

Fixed Assets

• Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including additions, disposals, and transfers
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation
• Reconcile fixed asset subledger to the general ledger monthly
• Ensure proper capitalization policy compliance

Prepaid Expenses

• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and amortization calculations
• Prepare monthly journal entries to recognize expense over the appropriate period
• Reconcile prepaid asset subledger to general ledger monthly

General Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support external audit requests with documentation and analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Working knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) and Word
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Experience in the payments industry 1-2 years of accounting related experience
• Experience with Netsuite ERP
• Experience with Ramp Expense Management and Bill Pay