Staff Accountant

Performive•Melville, NY

10d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of CloudFirst and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The Staff Accountant partners with cross-functional teams to align accounting practices in compliance with company standards, GAAP, and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
3–4 years of accounting experience (public accounting or technology industry experience preferred)
Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
Experience with accounting systems and Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
Experience with ERP or accounting platforms (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar). QuickBooks experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
Desire to learn, grow, and take ownership in a scaling organization

Nice To Haves

Exposure to multi-entity or multi-state accounting
Progress toward CPA or other accounting certification

Responsibilities

Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner
Assist with revenue recognition, expense allocation, and intercompany accounting as applicable
Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with GAAP
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice review, coding, and reconciliations
Assist with cash management, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations
Review payroll-related entries and support payroll reconciliations in coordination with HR and payroll providers
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and internal management reports
Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from Finance & Accounting leadership
Help document accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests
Support SOX or internal control initiatives as applicable
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, and external vendors to resolve accounting issues
Support system implementations, integrations, and accounting process improvements as CloudFirst scales