Staff Accountant

Employment Type: Full time, independent contractor
Work Model: Remote
Work Hours: US work hours

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization with multiple entities. This is a primarily hands-on role, responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end close activities under the direction of the Controller.

The ideal candidate is an accounting professional with solid foundational skills who is eager to grow, comfortable working in a fast-paced remote environment, and capable of collaborating effectively with U.S.-based leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Accounting Operations

Support daily accounting functions across multiple entities, maintaining accurate and timely records within Sage Intacct.
Process vendor invoices, payments, and expense data from Fyle, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and seamless integration into Sage Intacct.
Assist in maintaining accounting records across multiple dimensions (e.g., tax basis, accrual basis) as directed.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

Assist with general ledger maintenance, including preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
Support the monthly close process by completing account reconciliations and preparing supporting schedules.
Help document and follow established internal accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures.

Reporting, Optimization & Collaboration

Prepare routine financial reports and ad hoc analyses as requested by the Controller or leadership team.
Support accounting system optimization efforts within Sage Intacct and assist with audits, internal reviews, and special financial projects as needed.
Communicate clearly and professionally with U.S.-based team members on task statuses and open reconciliation items.

Required Skills and Abilities

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, alongside 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
Accounting Standards: Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting mechanics.
Software Competency: Direct experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based accounting software. Experience processing expense platforms (such as Fyle) is a strong plus.
Data Analytics: Solid Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex reconciliations).
Remote Efficiency: Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and proactive in flagging issues to the Controller. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting growing companies, family offices, investment structures, or multi-entity organizations.
CPA candidate or currently working toward professional certification.
Direct experience assisting with accounting system implementations or migrations.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana or Monday.com.
Proven track record of working successfully with U.S.-based leadership teams in a remote setting.

What We Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for a foundational accounting professional to take ownership of a multi-entity system, receive mentorship from an experienced Controller, and expand their knowledge of cloud-based accounting architecture in a stable, long-term contractor role.

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