Staff Accountant, GL Accounting

Hirebridge LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage sales and use tax compliance across the United States and Canada. You will collaborate with a third-party tax provider, support monthly closes, and handle journal entries, reconciliations, and treasury activities.

The ideal candidate can research tax regulations, is organized, and communicates well across departments. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with a focus on enhancing tax processes and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. sales and use tax compliance.
• GAAP knowledge and general ledger accounting familiarity.
• Ability to research tax regulations and apply them to transactions.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail.
• Excel proficiency including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience with Vertex or similar indirect tax software is a plus.
• NetSuite experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales and use tax compliance process across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring timely filings.
• Coordinate with third-party tax provider for data review and filings.
• Research tax issues, monitor notices, and coordinate responses with stakeholders.
• Support tax audits with documentation gathering and audit responses.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities, including AI.
• Assist month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support treasury activities and cash-related accounting tasks.
• Perform general ledger accounting for assigned accounts.
• Assist with SOX documentation and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Sales and use tax compliance

Analytical thinking

Excel (Pivot tables)

Communication across departments

Multitasking and organization

Problem solving

Tools

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 is 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 procedures
• Participate 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