Staff Accountant

MERIT is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Staff Accountant to join our dynamic Finance and Accounting team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key accounting functions—from Accounts Receivable and reconciliations to journal entries and month-end close. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting, streamline processes, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own Accounts Receivable and order to cash reconciliation, including AR aging reports with accurate status updates; communicate with appropriate stakeholders within the organization
• Assist with overseeing the Accounts Payable inbox and processing vendor invoices
• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure accurate financial data
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to support financial reporting processes
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and present financial data effectively
• Assist in the month-end close processes for assigned areas, including daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders
• Regularly maintain treasury reconciliations, including cash, cash equivalents, and clearing accounts
• Responsible for other detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Assist in managing the corporate card program, including monthly spend analysis
• Report, manage, and analyze employee expense reimbursements
• Monitor, communicate, and resolve accounting issues promptly to maintain operating efficiency
• Work closely with other departments to help identify and implement financial process improvements
• Collaborate with team members to support audits and other financial reviews
• Provide support in audit-related tasks, compliance activities, and other special projects and financial initiatives as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or a related field
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledgers
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis tools
• NetSuite/Tipalti/Navan software experience preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational skills, along with being flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail

MERIT is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in addition to compensation. The annual salary for this role is $73,000 - $83,000 in addition to bonus potential, stock options, a 401(k) match, health benefits, paid time off and more.