Staff Accountant — GAAP, AR/AP, & Month-End Close

Pilot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Commuter & Wellness Reimbursement

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Pilot, based in New York City, is hiring an accounting professional to manage payable and receivable processes, assist with month-end close, and support revenue recognition. The role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP understanding, and cross-team collaboration within a fast-paced connectivity company.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least one year of relevant experience, with strong Excel and Sheets skills. CPA is a plus, and Sage Intacct experience is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA a plus.
• 1+ years of accounting-related experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets; Sage Intacct is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, including reviewing and entering vendor invoices, verifying supporting documentation and timely processing.
• Contribute to Accounts Receivable operations, including applying cash receipts and reconciling customer accounts.
• Assist with month-end close processes, including bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with revenue recognition by reviewing billing activity and ensuring revenue is recorded accurately.
• Reconcile corporate credit card accounts, review transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Support monthly process to remit payment to channel partners, managers, and vendors.
• Contribute to development of company-wide policies to support operations.
• Support financial audits by providing requested documentation.
• Conduct cost analyses and assist with ad hoc accounting tasks and projects.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Accounting basics

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Team player

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Sage Intacct

Job description

Pilot, based in New York City, is hiring an accounting professional to manage payable and receivable processes, assist with month-end close, and support revenue recognition. The role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP understanding, and cross-team collaboration within a fast-paced connectivity company.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least one year of relevant experience, with strong Excel and Sheets skills. CPA is a plus, and Sage Intacct experience is welcomed.