Staff Accountant

Activate Talent; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee key financial functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and support for the accounting manager. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting, the role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in popular accounting software. Ideal candidates will possess 2-3+ years of experience in finance and an Accounting or Finance degree.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years finance and accounting experience.
• Experience with relevant accounting systems preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts payable and receivable including vendor inquiries.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and special projects.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Quickbooks

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Schedule: US Time zone

Industry: E-commerce

Position Summary:

The staff accountant will be responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany

reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and supporting the accounting manager with daily and monthly

accounting responsibilities including posting of recurring journal entries and account reconciliations. The

role will include any ad-hoc projects, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounts payable including maintenance of vendor master files, entering and coding vendor invoices, researching and resolving vendor inquiries and execution of annual 1099reporting requirements
• Maintain accounts receivable including customer master files, application of customer paymentsand coding of customer deductions
• Preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Work alongside the accounting manager to manage vendor aging and customer aging
• Assist with month-end close, including being able to work extended hours as needed
• Maintain accounts receivable aging and communicate aging issues with customers
• Reconcile select monthly balance sheet accounts (AR/AP/Cash)
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
• Complete ad-hoc and special projects to support the accounting department

• 2-3+ years finance and accounting experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with one or more relevant accounting systems – Quickbooks, Xero, NetSuite preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Accounting or Finance degree is preferred