Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the daily financial activities for each client, including processing payroll, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all processes. Working closely with a Controller, the Staff Accountant will contribute to routine tasks and projects on a daily and weekly basis.  Additionally, this role will involve supporting special projects as they arise.  The Staff Accountant is accountable for maintaining the technical quality and precision of the accounting and payroll processes for each client.

General Responsibilities:

• Do the extras – provide clients with unexpected service

• Manage client contracts and billing schedules

• Process invoicing

• Process payroll and payroll activities

• Manage accounts receivable

• Process bill payments

• Prepare sales tax filings

• Prepare account reconciliations for all bank and credit card accounts

• Process general ledger activities and month-end close

• Follow and continuously develop Fortiviti processes and policies

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent experience)

• 1 - 4 years of experience in accounting/finance - preferably in a small business or entrepreneurial environment 

• Desire for personal growth