Staff Accountant
element451 · Raleigh, NC · remote
Element451 is a rapidly growing SaaS company revolutionizing how higher education institutions engage with prospective students. Our innovative platform is changing the future of student enrollment and marketing. We pride ourselves on having a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every team member is empowered to contribute and make a difference.
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our growing finance team. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to grow their accounting skill set within a fast-paced SaaS environment.
You will join a small, high-impact finance team where your contributions are immediately visible. At element451, you'll have the ability to make a real, tangible impact from day one. As an exciting, high-growth company, we offer the potential for fast career acceleration and skill development, often much quicker than traditional paths like public accounting. This is a hybrid role, with in office responsibilities in Raleigh, NC.
What You’ll Do:
- Core Accounting (AP, AR & GL Support)
- Process financial transactions and assist with day-to-day AP/AR activities
- Enter vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and department allocation
- Maintain organized digital folders for invoices, receipts, contracts, and supporting documentation
- Monitor AP and AR aging reports and identify items needing follow-up
Communicate with vendors regarding payments and with customers regarding billing questions
- Set up new vendors and support AP workflows through proper documentation
Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies
- Monitor and code company credit card transactions, ensuring receipts and memos comply with travel and expense policies
- Assist with customer contract entry, revenue schedules, invoice schedules, and new client setup
- Month-End Close & Reconciliations
- Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations
Support month-end reporting and close documentation
- Help maintain organized records for internal controls and audit readiness
- Operational & Administrative Support
- Perform weekly mail pickup at the Raleigh WeWork office
- Assist with general administrative and office-related tasks
- Support process improvements, documentation updates, and ad-hoc finance projects
What You Bring to the Team
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to evolving processes
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment with onsite responsibilities in Raleigh
- A team player with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- A clear communicator who collaborates well across departments
Bonus If You Have:
- Internship experience in an accounting or finance role.
- 1–2 years of previous professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Online (QBO) or similar cloud-based accounting software.
- Experience in a SaaS or technology company environment.
- Understanding of basic ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.