Staff Accountant, GL Accounting

Vertafore Career Center; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertafore, headquartered in Denver, CO, is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage sales and use tax compliance across the United States and Canada. The role partners with our tax provider, supports audits, and assists monthly close with journal entries and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and eager to improve processes. This hybrid position offers growth in a fast‑paced financial environment with a focus on tax and accounting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. sales and use tax compliance is required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Ability to research tax regulations and apply them to transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales and use tax compliance process across the United States and Canada.
• Collaborate with a third‑party tax provider to review data and filings.
• Research tax issues, monitor notices, and coordinate responses with stakeholders.
• Support tax audits by gathering documentation and responding to requests.
• Identify opportunities to automate tax processes and adopt new technologies.
• Assist month‑end close by preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support treasury activities including cash reconciliations.
• Perform general ledger accounting for assigned accounts.
• Assist with SOX documentation and internal controls adherence.
• Coordinate with external auditors and respond to inquiries.
• Document and improve accounting processes; participate in special projects.

Skills

Sales and use tax compliance

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-department communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Vertex

NetSuite

Job description

$58,000 - $80,000 / year #LI-Hybrid

The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.

Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity – speed, performance, and trust - to drive growth at scale.

With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.

Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

Welcome to our exciting team! This Staff Accountant reports to the GL Manager, Accounting, and is a key member of the general ledger team. This role is primarily responsible for managing sales and use tax compliance across the United States and Canada, including partnering with our third‑party tax provider, supporting tax audits, and researching tax-related questions. In addition, this role supports the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and performing other general ledger and treasury activities.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and enjoys solving complex tax and accounting issues. This individual is a proactive team player who is eager to learn, collaborate across departments, and identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Core Requirements and Responsibilities:

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Own the sales and use tax compliance process across the United States and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Partner with our third‑party tax provider to review tax data, resolve questions, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings
• Research sales and use tax issues, monitor tax notices, and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Support sales and use tax audits by gathering documentation, responding to audit requests, and assisting with audit resolution
• Identify opportunities to improve sales and use tax processes through automation, process improvements, and emerging technologies, including AI
• Assist with the month‑end close process by preparing journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and supporting variance analysis
• Support treasury activities, including cash and bank account reconciliations and other cash‑related accounting activities
• Perform general ledger accounting activities for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Assist with SOX compliance documentation and support adherence to accounting policies and internal controls
• Coordinate with external auditors by fulfilling audit requests and responding to inquiries
• Document, maintain, and continuously improve accounting processes and proceduresParticipate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with U.S. sales and use tax compliance required; Canadian indirect tax (GST/HST/PST/QST) experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
• Ability to research and interpret tax regulations and apply them to business transactions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain well organized
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and continuously improve
• Experience with Vertex or similar indirect tax software is a plus
• NetSuite experience preferred but not required