Staff Accountant

Overview 

The Staff Accountant at Interpayments is a critical member of the finance team, responsible for core accounting operations supporting both compliance and process excellence. They will thrive in a collaborative, impact-driven environment, using structured decision making to deliver high-quality service internally and externally. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and have experience leveraging AI tools to improve accounting workflows. 

Key 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.

Qualifications: 

· 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. 

· Commissions experience helpful.

Culture: 

At Interpayments, employees are valued and empowered to drive impact. Our culture prioritizes quality service, robust security, and employee satisfaction. The right candidate will thrive in a team-oriented workplace, bring a structured approach to decisions, and show a passion for serving customers—always with integrity and a willingness to tackle difficult problems.

Values:

- Customers First

- Always Build Trust

- Do the Hard(er) Thing 

Traits:

- Team Oriented

- Impact Driven

- Structured Decision Makers 

Pillars:

- Quality Service

- Employee Satisfaction

- Robust Security