Staff Accountant

SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 73,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent HR and recruiting firm in the United States is looking for a Director of Staffing to handle daily bookkeeping, manage accounts payable, and communicate with clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks is necessary. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $73,500 and includes benefits such as medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in accounting or bookkeeping roles.
• Comfort working in cloud-based accounting environments.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping activities including transaction entry.
• Manage accounts payable and cash-related tasks.
• Prepare accrual-based entries including prepaids and accruals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets

Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or NetSuite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting provided pay range

This range is provided by SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $73,500.00/yr

Director of Staffing @ SustainableHR Recruiting

Staff Accountant

Description

Our team partners with business owners who don’t live and breathe accounting—and that’s where you come in. This role blends hands‑on accounting work with client‑facing communication, helping translate financial data into clear, practical insights clients can actually use.

Core focus

Most weeks in this role are balanced across:

• Core accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities
• Ongoing communication with clients to clarify activity and provide support
• Internal collaboration, training, and process improvement

If you’re looking for a firm where accuracy matters, client service is valued, and technology is embraced to streamline work, this could be a strong fit.

What Success Looks Like

• Enjoys working through detailed financial data and takes pride in clean books
• Follows through on commitments and takes ownership of assigned work
• Is motivated to grow professionally in a fast-moving, modern environment
• Can manage multiple clients and deadlines without losing accuracy
• Stays curious, asks thoughtful questions, and is comfortable leveraging technology to improve efficiency
• Supports senior team members by maintaining accurate records, assisting with month‑end close, and preparing reconciliations and reports

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping activities including transaction entry, account reconciliation, and record maintenance
• Manage accounts payable and cash‑related tasks such as bill processing, payments, and cash flow support
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare accrual‑based entries including prepaids and accruals
• Assist with financial statement preparation for internal review and client discussions
• Identify opportunities for workflow improvements, automation, and third‑party app integrations
• Support new client onboarding by setting up accounts, cleaning up historical data, and assisting with system transitions
• Communicate directly with clients to gather documentation, clarify transactions, and respond to routine accounting questions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (minimum two years in accounting or bookkeeping roles)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or NetSuite
• Comfort working in cloud‑based accounting environments and with modern financial tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred but Not Required

• Exposure to automation or AI‑driven tools such as Zapier or Make
• Experience working with API‑based integrations

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance