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Staff Accountant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to full cycle accounting
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)

Responsibilities

  • Own full cycle accounting responsibilities, from transaction entry through financial statement preparation
  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations as part of the monthly close process
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed

Key facts

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Detail Oriented
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication

About the company

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HighlightTA

Staffing & Recruiting

At HighlightTA, we simplify hiring by embedding talent partners into your team, leading recruitment projects, or managing your entire talent function. Our flexible, on-demand solutions let you scale up or down as needed, without long-term commitments or high agency fees. With decades of experience, our data-driven approach ensures fast access to top-tier talent, saving you time and reducing costs. Whether it's integrating talent partners, overseeing recruitment functions, or delivering one-off projects through our ProjectTA service, we tailor our solutions to meet your specific business needs. Ready to build exceptional teams? Let's connect.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

About Neon One

At Neon One, we believe that technology is the key to building vibrant communities of generosity. As a leader in nonprofit software since 2004, we create intuitive solutions that help small and mid-sized nonprofits connect with people, build trust, and make good happen every day.

Our culture is powered by empathy, innovation, and a shared mission to empower organizations making a difference. We operate with a customer-first mindset, take pride in extraordinary results, and grow together by supporting each other and embracing bold new ideas. If you’re passionate about using your skills to drive real impact and want to thrive in a collaborative, fully remote environment, Neon One is the place for you.

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 2–5 years of experience to join our finance team. This role covers full cycle accounting and is a great fit for someone who enjoys owning month-end processes and wants to grow their career with a company that values accuracy, initiative, and clear communication. This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller.

What You'll Do

  • Own full cycle accounting responsibilities, from transaction entry through financial statement preparation

  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations as part of the monthly close process

  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets

  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed

  • Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

  • Analyze account variances and research discrepancies

  • Assist with audit preparation, including gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

  • Maintain organized, accurate records to support financial reporting and audit trails

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Billing, HR) to support broader business needs

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to full cycle accounting

  • Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting

  • Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and Ramp is a plus

  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)

  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently as a self-starter in a remote environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


Why Join Neon One

At Neon One, we're on a mission to connect nonprofits with the technology and resources they need to build communities of generosity. Since 2004, we've helped thousands of small to mid-sized nonprofits thrive — and our team's dedication is what makes that possible. As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a direct role in stewarding the finances that keep our mission moving forward.

We're a fully remote company that puts people first, with benefits including:

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) plan with up to 3.5% company match

  • Comprehensive health plans

  • Paid parental leave

  • Company-paid life insurance & long-term disability

  • Pet insurance

  • 11 company holidays, plus paid sick time

  • Medical FSA, HSA, and dependent care options

  • Commuter benefits and identity theft protection

  • One paid volunteer day per month

How We Hire

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews.

This posting is for a current, open position within Neon One.

This opportunity is offered through HighlightTA, the on-demand talent team supporting Neon One’s growth.

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