Staff Accountant

Element451

. Process financial transactions and assist with day-to-day AP/AR activities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial transaction processing, accounts payable and receivable activities, and maintaining organized financial records. Proficient in Excel and familiar with QuickBooks Online, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

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Financial Transaction ProcessingAccounts Payable and ReceivableExcel/Google Sheets ProficiencyQuickBooks Online FamiliarityAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Financial Transaction ProcessingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBank ReconciliationJournal EntriesExpense Report ProcessingVendor ManagementRevenue Recognition PrinciplesCoding and Department AllocationDocument Organization

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactive MindsetClear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Prioritize Tasks

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsQuickBooks Online

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

SaaS EnvironmentASC 606 Revenue RecognitionAudit ReadinessInternal ControlsFinancial Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process financial transactions and assist with day-to-day AP/AR activities
Enter vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and department allocation
Maintain organized digital folders for invoices, receipts, contracts, and supporting documentation
Monitor AP and AR aging reports and identify items needing follow-up
Communicate with vendors regarding payments and customers regarding billing questions
Set up new vendors and support AP workflows through proper documentation
Review and process employee expense reports according to company policies
Monitor and code company credit card transactions and verify receipts and memos
Assist with customer contract entry, revenue schedules, invoice schedules, and new client setup
Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations
Support month-end reporting and close documentation
Maintain organized records for internal controls and audit readiness
Perform weekly mail pickup at the Raleigh WeWork office
Assist with general administrative and office-related tasks
Support process improvements, documentation updates, and ad-hoc finance projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to evolving processes
Comfort working in a hybrid environment with onsite responsibilities in Raleigh
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear communicator who collaborates well across departments
Internship experience in an accounting or finance role (bonus)
1–2 years of previous professional accounting or bookkeeping experience (bonus)
Familiarity with QuickBooks Online (QBO) or similar cloud-based accounting software (bonus)
Experience in a SaaS or technology company environment (bonus)
Understanding of basic ASC 606 revenue recognition principles (bonus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential for fast career acceleration and skill development
Hybrid work arrangement
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one