Staff Accountant

Position Overview

Due to continued growth, Trusteer Financial is expanding our team and is seeking a full time Staff Accountant to support recurring client accounting workflows. This role is designed for an early career accountant who enjoys detail-oriented execution, thrives in deadline-driven environments, and wants to build a strong foundation in outsourced accounting services while progressing toward broader client responsibilities over time.

Reporting to an Accounting Manager or Senior Manager, this position owns day-to-day accounting administration across multiple client accounts, with a primary focus on payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and organized follow-through on recurring deliverables.

Core Accounting Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including maintaining payroll support files and coordinating follow up on payroll questions.
• Manage day to day accounts payable workflows, including vendor bill intake, coding support, payment tracking, and maintaining organized documentation.
• Manage accounts receivable workflows, including preparing invoices, tracking collections, reconciling incoming payments, and escalating outstanding items when needed.
• Maintain accurate books and records by posting routine transactions, updating support schedules, and helping keep client files complete and current.
• Prepare and reconcile bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts as assigned.
• Support the monthly close process by gathering support, preparing schedules, and tracking open accounting items to completion.

Systems, Tools & Automation (What makes this role different)

• Work within modern accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Gusto, Deel, and similar tools
• Use Slack, project management systems, and shared workflows to coordinate work across teams
• Help improve and streamline recurring accounting processes
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest more efficient, system-driven approaches
• Assist with implementation and setup of new tools and systems across client accounts
• Contribute to building standardized, repeatable workflows across the firm

Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate recurring accounting tasks in the project management system and follow up with internal team members on deadlines, dependencies, and missing information
• Maintain organized digital files for payroll, AP, AR, reconciliations, and month end support documentation
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members regarding routine requests, open questions, and day-to-day accounting deliverables

Here is what you need

Core Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
• 0–2 years of relevant bookkeeping, accounting operations, payroll, or staff accountant experience
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger processes
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines

Tech-Forward Mindset (critical for this role)

• Comfortable learning and using new software quickly
• Interested in automation, efficiency, and improving workflows
• Enjoys working with tools like Slack, Notion, Airtable, or similar systems
• Curious about how technology can improve accounting processes

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with modern accounting apps is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent, professional approach
• High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and comfort working within process-driven environments

Compensation

Salary: $50,000 to $65,000

• This role is designed for an early career hire with strong growth potential and a fast-track path toward Senior Accountant responsibilities.