Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 100% remote Staff Accountant role, open to U.S. residents only, working with one of CFS’s clients. This opportunity is designed for an early-career accounting professional eager to expand their skills within a collaborative accounting team. The role is critical for contributing to the financial health and reporting accuracy of the organization by providing hands-on experience in key accounting functions. It offers a unique chance to gain practical experience and career development under the direct guidance of an experienced Controller.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, U.S. Residents Only
• Pay: $60000–$66000 yearly
• Team: Collaborative accounting team; reports to an experienced Controller
• Mission: Gains hands-on experience in month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance to build a strong foundation for future advancement.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Operations: Prepare journal entries, bank transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Month-End Close: Support the monthly close process, including accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and allocations.
• Compliance & Records: Maintain fixed asset records, monthly depreciation schedules, and support sales tax filings and 1099 reporting.
• Audit Support: Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Process Improvement: Help improve accounting processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; early-career accounting professional.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounting experience; recent experience using NetSuite; experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Skills: Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles; strong Microsoft Excel skills; excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Bonus: Self-motivated; ability to work independently in a remote environment.