Job Description
This position allows for 3 days per week remote / work from home.
Salary: $80,000 -100,000/year
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the day-to-day accounting operations of our growing small business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and has strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, supporting month-end close, and assisting leadership with financial analysis.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation tracking.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
- Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Maintain organized accounting documentation and audit-ready files.
- Excel-Based Analysis & Data Management
- Create and maintain advanced Excel workbooks for reporting and analysis.
- Use pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and other formulas to analyze large datasets.
- Develop automated templates and spreadsheets to improve reporting efficiency.
- Clean, organize, and reconcile exported data from accounting or ERP systems.
- Assist with audit preparation and external CPA requests.
- Support tax filings and regulatory reporting as directed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and workflow efficiencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of accounting experience (public or industry).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, nested formulas, data validation).
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small-company environment.
$80,000 - $100,000 a year
