Staff Accountant IV

Do you enjoy problem solving and working with multiple software systems? Nova 401(k) Associates, a certified Great Place to Work, is hiring a Staff Accountant IV.

A significant portion of this role involves navigating different platforms, running multiple reports to research issues, and troubleshooting sync issues between systems. While this is an accounting position, a large amount of time is spent problem solving—tracking down transactions, reconciling data across systems, and identifying where issues originate. With the volume of data flowing between Nova’s various software programs, it is essential that the person in this role is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable learning new systems quickly.

Responsibilities:

• Own reconciliations across multiple entities and systems 

• Ensure alignment between billing, cash, and general ledger  

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems 

• Maintain accurate general ledger and support month-end close  

• Perform cross-system reconciliations (accounting, billing, payroll, payments) 

• Monitor data integrity and troubleshoot system/data issues 

• Identify and resolve missing or misclassified transactions 

• Maintain balance sheet schedules and intercompany accounts 

• Review journal entries and support accounting workflows 

• Reconcile payroll, benefits, and related billing 

• Improve processes, controls, and documentation 

• Review work prepared by junior accountants 

• Collaborate with AR, tax, and other internal teams 

• Support audits, compliance reporting, and insurance renewals 

• Create and maintain written procedures  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance  

• 7 + years of accounting experience (multi-entity preferred) 

• Strong understanding of cash and accrual accounting 

• Advanced reconciliation and problem-solving skills  

• Experience reviewing work of junior staff 

• Experience in developing and maintaining procedures 

• Experience in small to mid-sized professional services firms 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Experience with S-corporations a plus 

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, ChargeOver (or other SAAS billing), and Bill.com a plus 

• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and attention to detail 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary $100,000-$120,000
• Salaried, exempt
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Work Location/Hours:

• Work from home
• Must work from USA and be authorized to work for any US employer
• We will supply all necessary computer equipment

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