OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will focus on expense accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting within our fast-growing fintech/payments business. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with complex accounting transactions. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in driving accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.
What You'll Do- Lead expense accounting and accrual processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timely resolution of discrepancies, and proper supporting documentation.
- Analyze contracts, invoices, and business transactions to provide guidance on proper expense classification and accrual treatment.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual expense and accrual schedules, identifying trends and providing actionable insights.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timely resolution of discrepancies, and proper supporting documentation.
- Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to inquiries accurately and promptly.
- Drive process improvements across corporate accounting workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Marketing, and Technology to review contracts and assess accounting impact.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders on expense and accrual matters, providing recommendations and insights to support business decisions.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or relevant certification preferred.
- 3-5+ years of accounting experience
- Deep understanding of US GAAP and practical experience applying it to complex expense and accrual scenarios.
- Experience in public accounting or fast-paced industry roles preferred.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
- Proven ability to lead projects, drive process improvements, and mentor junior staff.
What you'll get: AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a growing tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, and competitive benefits. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company - we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you' - connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you'll tell for years, you've come to the right place.
AvidXers enjoy: - 18 days PTO*
- 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays)
- 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Competitive Healthcare
- High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage
- 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage
- 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance
- 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability
- 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
- Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
- 401(k) Match: 100% match on the first 3% of your salary, plus 50% match on the next 2%
- Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange**
- Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance
- WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers
- Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more
- Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court
- Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250***
- Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
- Free parking
*Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year
**Must be full-time for at least 3 months
***Must be full-time for at least one year
