Staff Accountant II

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Kestra Financial is a wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals—including traditional and hybrid RIAs—to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients

Staff Accountant II serves in a hybrid role supporting both accounts payable operations and AP-related accounting activities. This position is responsible for performing general accounts payable functions, managing payment runs, preparing expense allocations, supporting month - end close through journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with audit and compliance processes. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and affiliated firms, along with strong attention to detail, judgment, and communication skills.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Perform or support full-cycle accounts payable processing, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy and completeness
• Handly weekly payment cycles (checks, ACH, positive pay files) and resolve payment issues, voids, and reissues as needed
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain AP documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
• Process recurring commission payment cycles by reviewing data files, validating payment information, researching exceptions, resolving inquiries, and ensuring payments are processed accurately and in accordance with established procedures

• Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, and prepaid amortization related to AP activity
• Reconcile assigned general ledger and bank accounts, maintain supporting documentation, and perform variance analysis.
• Assist with audit requests by organizing and providing AP documentation for external auditors
• Support annual tax reporting processes (e.g., 1099 reporting assistance), as assigned

• Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, firms, and external vendors to resolve issues and answer inquiries
• Provide backup support to other AP team members and assist with training or knowledge sharing as needed
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, scalability, and control across the accounts payable and expense management processes
• Support vendor onboarding activities, including collection and validation of required documentation, vendor maintenance, and payment method setup
• Partner with leadership and newly acquired firms to support AP integration activities, including vendor onboarding, payment method reviews, expense management setup, process training and transition planning to ensure a seamless onboarding experience

• Assist with administration and support of Tipalti, Concur, and corporate card programs, including troubleshooting issues, responding to inquiries, and supporting end users
• Monitor AP inboxes and respond to inquiries from affiliated firms, vendors, and internal business partners
• Perform ad hoc projects and other accounting duties as assigned
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management and proven organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, including a strong sense of urgency for time-sensitive requests
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and flexibility to change tasks and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and…