Staff Accountant

Hood CPAs; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking CPA firm as a Staff Accountant, where you'll support daily accounting operations, assist in month-end closes, and maintain accurate financial records. This role offers a chance to grow in a collaborative environment focused on transforming the accounting industry. Enjoy benefits like stock options and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Educational and personal growth reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a high-growth environment.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Manage vendor invoices, expense reports, and accounts payable.
• Assist with financial closings and prepare financial statements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Problem solver

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

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At PaulHood, we are transforming the mid-market CPA industry with a new model. Our year-round membership provides clients with expert tax and financial guidance, helping them achieve their long-term financial goals. Founded 30 years ago by Paul Hood, our company has grown rapidly, now serving over 15,000 customers nationwide. We have modernized our business with technology and processes similar to a SaaS company.

We seek a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 2–3 years of experience to support daily accounting operations, assist in month-end closes, and maintain accurate financial records per GAAP. You should be process-oriented, eager to learn, detail-focused, analytical, and a problem solver.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Manage vendor invoices, expense reports, and accounts payable.
• Perform account reconciliations, including cash, bank, receivables, and payables.
• Assist with financial closings (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Reconcile credit card transactions.
• Support accounts payable processes and vendor onboarding.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports.
• Participate in budgeting and payment activities.
• Support financial due diligence and integration tasks for acquisitions.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements and special projects.

Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required).
• 2–3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a high-growth or multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end processes.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or similar cloud-based platforms.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with vendor invoices, expense reports, and credit card reconciliations.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial statement basics.
• Experience with budgeting, payment posting, or financial due diligence is a plus.
• Experience maintaining fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries is helpful but not essential.
• Involvement in process documentation or improvements is a bonus.

Who You Are:

• A dependable, detail-oriented professional committed to accuracy and quality.
• Eager to be part of transforming a traditional business into The Firm of the Future.
• Curious about how things work, with a drive to improve processes and efficiency.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, eager to grow skills beyond typical accounting roles.
• Ownership-minded, deadline-driven, and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Receptive to constructive feedback and coaching.
• Effective communicator, comfortable working with numbers and colleagues across departments.

What’s In It For You:

Join a forward-thinking team reshaping the tax and accounting industry. We value diversity and inclusion, with a gender-balanced leadership team that believes varied perspectives drive innovation. Our organization helps clients optimize financial health, enabling them to save and protect more.

Enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to a business changing lives, plus stock options aligned with company success. We prioritize trust, collaboration, and fun, offering generous time off in addition to 19 holidays.

Benefits include:

• Stock options
• 401(k) with company match
• Educational and personal growth reimbursement

EEO and Diversity Statement:

PaulHood is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

We foster a vibrant, inclusive workplace culture that embraces diversity and discourages discrimination or harassment. We believe a diverse environment enhances our work and innovation.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Accounting, Financial Services, Software Development