Staff Accountant

Location: Remote
Company: Confidential – U.S.-Based Textiles & Manufacturing Firm
Reports To: Controller
Status: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented, self-sufficient Staff or Senior Accountant with strong SAP experience and a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP. This is a replacement search and reflects an elevated standard: we are looking for a candidate who delivers exceptional, ready-to-use work on the first pass with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate is a true self-starter who takes independent ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and can be fully depended upon in a fast-growing, small-team environment where accuracy has direct impact both internally and with external partners.

This role will support daily accounting functions, month-end close activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across global operations.

What We're Looking For

Given the nature of this role and our team's stage of growth, we are placing special emphasis on the following non-negotiable traits:

Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy is critical; errors have direct downstream impact within our organization and with external partners
Strong self-editing and quality control — work product must be polished and ready on the first pass, without requiring secondary review
Proactive, independent communication — you raise issues before they become problems and keep stakeholders informed without prompting
High degree of ownership — you manage your responsibilities fully and do not require constant oversight or micro-management
Self-starter mentality — you identify what needs to be done and do it, even in ambiguous or evolving situations

Key Responsibilities

Daily Accounting Operations

Own day-to-day accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank entries, and journal postings
Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, credit card reconciliations, and payment runs with high accuracy and no rework
Maintain accurate financial records within SAP Business One, including journal entries, reporting, and system workflows

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Execute timely month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany accounts, etc.)
Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses — delivered clean, complete, and ready for review
Support the Controller in ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

Tax, Compliance & Audit Support

Assist with sales tax and use tax filings
Support external auditors during quarterly and annual reviews
Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to internal control procedures

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

Partner with Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Operations teams to support business objectives
Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and help streamline accounting workflows
Take on new tasks and expanded responsibilities as the company grows — this role has upward mobility for the right candidate

Required Qualifications

3+ years of accounting experience (3+ for Senior Accountant level), preferably in a multi-entity or global environment
Demonstrated track record of high-accuracy, low-error work — candidates should be prepared to speak to their quality control practices
Hands-on experience with SAP (SAP Business One strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
Experience working for a U.S.-based company (required)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliation tools)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — proactive and clear across departments and time zones
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently, without reminders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Avalara / Avatax
Exposure to SAP B1 add-ons (e.g., Boyum, B1UP)
Background in import/export, textiles/apparel, or manufacturing industries
Familiarity with U.S. sales tax, inventory accounting, or duty/tariff considerations
Prior experience in a high-growth, small-team environment where autonomy and ownership were essential

Culture & Fit

This is a small, high-performing team with a high bar for quality. We are growing quickly and need people who grow with us. If you thrive with independence, take pride in error-free work, and communicate proactively — this role is a strong fit. If you require significant day-to-day direction or frequent check-ins to stay on track, this is likely not the right environment.