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Staff Accountant

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Type: Full-Time Remote

Time Zone: MST time zone

Job Overview

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to support a growing accounting team. This role plays a key part in executing the monthly close process, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations.

This is a full-time remote position operating on a Mountain Standard Time (MST) schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Close Support

  • Prepare and post journal entries (rebates, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, etc.)
  • Assist in month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances
  • Support preparation of financial reports

Day-to-Day Accounting

  • Maintain accuracy of the general ledger
  • Record and classify daily financial transactions
  • Assist with accounts payable and expense tracking
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
  • Support automation of accounting workflows
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams
  • Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 2–5+ years of relevant accounting experience
    • Strong understanding of month-end close and accrual accounting
    • Experience with accounting systems
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
    • Experience using QuickBooks Online
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
    • Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in eCommerce or consumer goods industries
    • Exposure to inventory accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS)
    • Prior experience working in a remote environment

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