Staff Accountant

WorkWave

45d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Staff Accountant plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization by bridging the gap between traditional General Ledger accounting and active Treasury management. This role is responsible for ensuring balance sheet accuracy, optimizing daily liquidity, and supporting debt compliance through rigorous month-end execution and cash forecasting. The successful candidate will directly impact the company’s ability to predict working capital needs and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and lenders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting or treasury experience (relevant internships included).
• Strong foundational understanding of GAAP (accrual vs. cash basis), Debits/Credits, and advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Visualization).
• Proven ability to reconcile complex data sets and identify discrepancies.
• CPA designation or currently active on the CPA track

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and treasury management software preferred.
• Experience in a high-growth environment or with debt-serviced organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle GL process for assigned accounts, including journal entries for accruals, prepaid amortization, and depreciation to support a timely close.
• Manage daily bank activity and reporting; initiate wire/ACH transfers and monitor opening/closing cash positions across all entities.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for key operational accounts (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Debt) and resolve variances immediately.
• Update actuals within the 13-week cash flow model to assist the Controller in predicting future working capital needs.
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors and assist in preparing monthly borrowing base certificates or debt covenant schedules.
• Identify and document improvements for accounting workflows to strengthen internal controls and reduce banking fees.

Benefits

• Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental and 401k with company match
• Find your perfect work/life balance with our Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community

What This Job Offers

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