Staff Accountant I

Job Description

Staff Accountant I | HighRes

The Tone:
This is an early-career role at HighRes, a company that partners with life science organizations to design, build, integrate, and service intelligent laboratory automation systems and orchestration software. The Finance & Accounting team provides accurate, timely, and well-controlled financials to support the company’s growth and impact on human health. This Staff Accountant I position is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records by supporting daily accounting operations across the full cycle. It offers a significant opportunity for an individual to gain broad, hands-on experience and contribute to the company’s transition to a new financial system.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Pay: $60000–$70000 yearly
• Team: Finance & Accounting team, reports to Accounting Manager
• Mission: Supports the day-to-day accounting operations of HighRes across the full accounting cycle.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close: Support comprehensive month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and monthly financial analysis.
• Customer Billing: Perform all aspects of customer billing, accounts receivable, and collections, managing customer statements and unapplied cash.
• Accounts Payable: Execute accounts payable transactions, covering vendor setup, invoice coding, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations.
• Financial Records: Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, accounting schedules, and ensure all related supporting documentation is accurate.
• System Transition: Actively participate in the transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) by assisting with testing, data validation, and account mapping.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, suitable for an early-career or entry-level accountant.
• Experience: 0–2 years of accounting experience; internship or co-op experience in an accounting function is a plus.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation; strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization; clear written and verbal communication; and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Bonus: Exposure to an ERP or accounting system, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar, is preferred.