Staff Accountant

Muck Rack
Summary
Join Muck Rack, a leading SaaS platform for PR professionals, as a Staff Accountant. You will collaborate with the Accounting Manager to support key financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and optimize day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities include month-end close, accounts payable management, cash reconciliation, expense reimbursement processing, and process improvement identification. Success will be measured by the timeliness and accuracy of AP processing, cash application, and month-end close. This role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in public accounting, a Bachelorβs degree in accounting or finance, and experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems. The preferred qualifications include CPA certification and SaaS/technology industry experience. Muck Rack offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $75,000-80,000+, a quarterly bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- 2+ years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a public accounting role
- 1 year of operational accounting experience, such as accounts payable, cash application, or general ledger accounting
- Bachelorβs degree in accounting or finance
- Experience working with NetSuite (or comparable ERP systems) and accounts payable platforms
- Exposure to vendor management and cash management
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure, dependable with deliverables and deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Assist with timely and accurate month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Support the Accounts Payable (AP) process from end to end β including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payments
- Assist with the day-to-day management of the AP platform (e.g., Airbase, Coupa Tipalti, or similar), helping to maintain workflows and troubleshoot issues as needed
- Oversee cash application and monthly cash reconciliations
- Assist in expense reimbursement processing and ensure proper recording and reconciliation
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
- Work cross-departmentally to troubleshoot and provide guidance when requested
- Participate in corporate compliance functions including financial statement audit, tax and other items as needed
- Timeliness and accuracy of AP processing, including invoice entry, coding, and payment execution
- Accurate and timely cash application, ensuring all payments are matched correctly and reconciled each month
- Contribution to a smooth and efficient month-end close process, meeting internal deadlines and producing reliable financial data
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to identify and correct discrepancies proactively
Preferred Qualifications
- On track to be CPA certified
- SaaS or Technology industry experience
Benefits
- Remote Work, Forever
- Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup
- Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership
- Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions)
- Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S
- Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment
- Standardized bonus or commission structure
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Equity opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents
- 100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans
- 24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits
- Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription
- 4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days
- 13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days
- Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion
- Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training
- Unlimited access to Coursera and OβReilly
- 2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development