Senior Staff Accountant

Impiricus • Atlanta, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of Impiricus’s financial records. The role owns assigned parts of the month-end close, account reconciliations, and journal entries; supports audits; and helps improve accounting processes. The position works with minimal supervision and may review the work of other team members.

Responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries; performing close activities and reconciliations; supporting financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting; handling payroll accounting and intercompany transactions; supporting accounts payable and receivable; maintaining fixed-asset records; and assisting with controls, compliance, and audits. The role also guides colleagues and contributes to accounting process improvements and system changes.

The position is full-time and exempt. The base salary range is $90,000–$115,000, with placement based on skills, experience, and location. Impiricus encourages employees near an office to work in person some of the time; remote work is an option for those not near an office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency with an ERP or accounting system, such as NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, SAP, or Oracle.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization, and ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or actively pursuing a CPA or equivalent certification.
• Public accounting experience in audit or tax.
• Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), or multi-entity consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, prepaid amortization, revenue, and adjusting entries.
• Own assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, meeting established deadlines.
• Review Sales Order integration for revenue and billing accuracy.
• Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure accurate classification of transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Perform variance analysis, including budget-versus-actual and period-over-period analysis, and explain significant fluctuations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities with historical data and analysis.
• Handle payroll accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations.
• Review expense reports and vendor accounts for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Help design, document, and test internal controls.
• Review and provide guidance to other team members.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes.
• Contribute to system implementations, upgrades, and workflow improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus an on-demand healthcare concierge.
• HSA, FSA, and DCFSA pre-tax savings options; monthly employer HSA contributions for employees enrolled in a high-deductible plan.
• 100% paid short- and long-term disability coverage, plus life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Paid parental leave after six months.
• Remote work option for employees who are not near an office; some in-person collaboration is encouraged for those near an office.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior