Impiricus

Senior Staff Accountant

Impiricus
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, including US GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and variance analysis. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced Excel for financial data management and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords
US GAAP ComplianceERP/Accounting System ProficiencyAdvanced Excel SkillsCPA License or Pursuing CPAMonth-End Close Responsibilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, prepaid amortization, revenue, and adjusting entries
  • Own assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
  • Review Sales Order integration for revenue and billing accuracy
  • Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure accurate transaction classification
  • Assist with monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
  • Perform budget-versus-actual and period-over-period variance analysis
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Handle payroll accounting and intercompany transactions
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation calculations
  • Review expense reports and vendor accounts
  • Ensure adherence to US GAAP and internal accounting policies
  • Support audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings
  • Help design, document, and test internal controls
  • Review and provide guidance to other team members
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes
  • Contribute to system implementations, upgrades, and workflow improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
  • Proficiency with an ERP/accounting system (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle)
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
  • CPA license or actively pursuing CPA (or equivalent certification) (preferred)
  • Public accounting experience (audit or tax) (preferred)
  • Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), or multi-entity consolidations (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare concierge
  • Pre-tax savings options for healthcare and dependent care, with monthly employer contributions to HSA (if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)
  • 100% paid short- and long-term disability, plus life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Paid parental leave to spend time with your newborn, adopted, or foster child (available after 6 months)
  • Remote work option; employees near an office are encouraged to spend time in-person
  • 401(k) with company match

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Hard Skills
Journal Entries PreparationBalance Sheet ReconciliationBudgeting and ForecastingRevenue Recognition (ASC 606)Lease Accounting (ASC 842)Payroll AccountingIntercompany TransactionsFixed Asset ManagementVariance AnalysisInternal Controls Documentation
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizationDeadline ManagementTeam Guidance
Tools & Technologies
NetSuiteQuickBooks EnterpriseSage IntacctSAPOracle
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA LicenseEquivalent Certification
Industry Keywords
Public Accounting ExperienceAuditTax PreparationSales/Use Tax FilingsAccounting Process Automation