Staff Accountant - Financial Solutions

Reports to:

Accounting Manager
- Financial Solutions

Staff Accountants at BELAY play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service to our Financial Solutions clients. They support multiple client accounts, serve as primary points of contact for day-to-day accounting matters, and participate in regular client and internal meetings.

* This is a fully remote position with strong preference of candidates in the US Eastern or Central Time Zones
* * Due to employment and tax compliance considerations, we are currently unable to hire employees in the following states:
California, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington*

As a BELAY team member, you will professionally represent the company in all virtual and in-person interactions. You are expected to exemplify our mission, vision, and core values while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across assigned client accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, account reconciliations, sales tax, and cash flow management.
• Complete recurring accounting tasks and support month-end close to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial records.
• Coordinate accounting deliverables and follow up on outstanding items to meet client deadlines and expectations.
• Communicate with clients regarding routine accounting matters, outstanding information requests, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Participate in client meetings and manage accounting-related email communications on behalf of clients.
• Identify discrepancies and potential accounting issues, resolving routine matters independently and escalating complex issues appropriately.

• Provide day-to-day direction and oversight of assigned Bookkeepers to ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately, consistently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate bookkeeping workflows, monitor deadlines, and follow up on incomplete or overdue deliverables.
• Review bookkeeping work, including transaction coding, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation, to identify errors and items requiring correction.
• Provide routine guidance and constructive feedback to Bookkeepers on accounting procedures, client-specific requirements, and quality standards.
• Reinforce adherence to BELAY standard operating procedures, internal controls, and client-specific accounting processes.
• Identify recurring errors, quality concerns, and workflow challenges, escalating technical issues or performance concerns to the appropriate Senior Accountant, Controller, or Accounting Manager.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Follow established procedures and contribute to consistent accounting practices across client accounts.
• Partner with Senior Accountants, Controllers, and Accounting Managers to resolve issues and support quality service delivery.
• Demonstrate accountability, adaptability, and professionalism in all client and internal interactions.

This role requires a motivated and trustworthy self-starter with strong accounting, communication, and organizational skills who thrives independently and as part of a team. Our ideal Staff Accountant is proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused, with the ability to manage accounting activities and oversee bookkeeping workflows.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a client-service or outsourced accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, debits and credits, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with recurring accounting activities and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with Quick Books Online and familiarity with accounting, payroll, and business management platforms.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Ability to review work for accuracy, coordinate workflows, and provide day-to-day direction to Bookkeepers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Demonstrated accountability, sound judgment, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

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