Staff Accountant

Summary

Join InterPayments, a FinTech SaaS company, as a Staff Accountant and play a critical role in the finance team, supporting core accounting operations. You will be responsible for month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll support, financial reporting, revenue recognition, accounts payable and receivable management, and leveraging AI tools to improve workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in using AI for accounting tasks. You will collaborate cross-functionally, drive process improvements, and uphold company culture. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work remotely within the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Two or more years of professional accounting experience, including exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Experience using AI tools in an accounting context (for example: setting up prompts, building and/or deploying agents, or automating processes via AI-led workflows)
• Strong proficiency with accounting systems and Excel, including comfort with data analysis and reporting
• In-depth understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Analytical and organized, able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to build relationships and convey complex information clearly
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, work collaboratively as part of a team, and implement or suggest process improvements
• Commitment to quality, transparency, and ongoing learning

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close: classify and reconcile bank and credit card transactions, prepare and post journal entries, review for accuracy and completeness
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, research and resolve variances, and ensure alignment with company policy and accounting standards
• Reconcile, verify, and report payroll transactions; support accruals analysis; collaborate with HR to align payroll records
• Assist with financial reporting: prepare, review, and present period-end reports to management, supporting the controller with timely data for decision-making
• Execute accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and applicable standards
• Oversee accounts payable: process vendor invoices, ensure timely payments, maintain vendor relationships, and reconcile statements
• Manage accounts receivable: issue invoices, monitor collections, follow up on outstanding balances, and support accurate cash application
• Use AI tools to streamline accounting processes, including setting up effective prompts, creating accounting agents, and developing automation for repetitive tasks
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve workflow and ensure accounting process alignment
• Drive process documentation and improvement projects to enhance quality service, embed robust security, and strengthen internal controls
• Uphold company culture by exemplifying our values, focusing on customer needs, building trust, and approaching challenges proactively

Preferred Qualifications

Commissions experience helpful

Benefits

Remote pay range$70,000 — $80,000 USD