Staff Accountant

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🕒 August 13

🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

🇺🇸 United States – Remote 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $68k - $74k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

💲 Accountant / Accounting

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HighlightTA

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2024

🎯 Recruiter

👥 HR Tech

💼 Consulting

Recruitment • HR Tech • Consulting

At HighlightTA, we simplify hiring by embedding talent partners into your team, leading recruitment projects, or managing your entire talent function. Our flexible, on-demand solutions let you scale up or down as needed, without long-term commitments or high agency fees. With decades of experience, our data-driven approach ensures fast access to top-tier talent, saving you time and reducing costs. Whether it's integrating talent partners, overseeing recruitment functions, or delivering one-off projects through our ProjectTA service, we tailor our solutions to meet your specific business needs. Ready to build exceptional teams? Let's connect.

📋 Description

• Own full cycle accounting responsibilities, from transaction entry through financial statement preparation • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations during the monthly close process • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed • Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements • Analyze account variances and research discrepancies • Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies • Maintain organized, accurate records for financial reporting and audit trails • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency • Collaborate with FP&A, Billing, HR, and other cross-functional teams • Report directly to the Assistant Controller

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience with exposure to full cycle accounting • Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas • Strong analytical skills to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently as a self-starter in a remote environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and Ramp is a plus • Legally authorized to work in Canada or the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off • 401(k) plan with up to 3.5% company match • Comprehensive health plans • Paid parental leave • Company-paid life insurance & long-term disability • Pet insurance • 11 company holidays, plus paid sick time • Medical FSA, HSA, and dependent care options • Commuter benefits and identity theft protection • One paid volunteer day per month • Fully remote work environment