Staff Accountant

Propeller Industries • New York, NY

3d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is a foundational member of our client delivery team, providing hands-on accounting services to a dynamic portfolio of fast-growing consumer brands, technology companies, and food and beverage businesses. This role offers rare breadth for an early-career accountant: real exposure across multiple industries, business models, and accounting disciplines, all within a collaborative and high-growth environment.

You will work closely with Senior Accountants, Accounting Managers, and our international partner teams to manage day-to-day accounting operations across a portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate brings sharp attention to detail, genuine curiosity, and a service-first mindset. You are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a solid foundational accounting background, communicates proactively, and holds yourself to a high standard of accuracy and integrity. You are action and goal-oriented; and comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. This client service-focused role prioritizes the needs of the client and their experience ahead of all else.

Requirements

• 2+ years of operational accounting experience
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• Working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, IQ, and EQ
• Proactive communicator with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• A passion for supporting start-up companies, learning and driving process improvements

Nice To Haves

• Experience with QBO, NetSuite and related software tools (Shopify, SOS, Cin7) a plus
• Exposure to e-commerce start-up or consumer packaged goods a plus
• CPA candidacy or Big-4 experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Process AP, AR, GL, inventory, and payroll transactions
• Prepare reconciliation schedules for balance sheet accounts such as: prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and deferred revenue
• Prepare financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow)
• Assist with review and troubleshooting of inventory management and COGS issues
• Prepare local compliance filings, business property tax, business licenses and 1099s
• Assist with financial/accounting and governmental audits
• Manage client expense reporting process
• Maintain consistent accounting policies and procedures across clients
• Resolve internal Quality Control review findings
• Deliver high quality client service to a portfolio of clients in multiple industries
• Develop an understanding of client teams and clients’ business models
• Support senior team members in responding to clients’ day-to-day accounting questions and needs
• Work with our international partners to ensure tasks are completed and delivered

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
• Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• HSA contribution
• Paid Family Leave
• 401k match
• Remote Work
• We also help you grow in your professional life.

What This Job Offers

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