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Staff Accountant - Remote

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75K-85K Annually
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75K-85K Annually
Mid level
The Staff Accountant manages daily accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger reconciliation, and financial analysis, while supporting month-end closing activities and process improvements.
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Summary

The Staff Accountant proactively manages day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations. This role supports accurate financial operations while helping translate transactional data into actionable financial insights. The Staff Accountant works closely with the Controller and provides critical support across daily accounting operations, month-end close activities, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities
  • Manage accounts payable operations including vendor invoice processing, coding, and preparing weekly payment runs such as checks or ACH transfers.
  • Oversee accounts receivable processes including customer billing, monitoring aging reports, and managing collection efforts to improve cash flow.
  • Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company travel and expense policies.
  • Prepare and post monthly journal entries including payroll, depreciation, and amortization entries.
  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by performing monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
  • Support the Controller by ensuring reconciliations and supporting documentation are prepared for final review.
  • Manage the fixed asset register and track capital expenditures (CapEx).
  • Assist with month-end close by maintaining the close calendar and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
  • Perform variance analysis to identify and explain budget versus actual fluctuations.
  • Provide financial insights to help department leaders better manage spending and budgets.
  • Identify process improvements that can enhance accounting efficiency and shorten the month-end close cycle.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or relevant experience
  • 2–5 years of corporate accounting experience, preferably within a small-to-mid sized company environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and Pivot Tables.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles to complex transactions.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to identify discrepancies and proactively solve accounting issues.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
Location
  • This role is fully remote 
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The compensation range for this position represents our good faith estimate of the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity. 

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc. 

Estimated Compensation Range:
$75,000$85,000 USD

FormativGroup operates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep, industry-centric expertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems. With deep technical expertise across cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.  

FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Specifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

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