Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for all Accounts Payable activities for a portfolio of Virtual's clients as assigned. In addition, the Staff Accountant is responsible for working with senior leadership, managers, and cross functional teams to improve and develop processes, as well as maintain and verify client accounting system data and information. Preference for local candidates to work out of our Wakefield, MA office 3 days/week. Here's what you'll do: Transaction Processing : Handles payments, banking, wire/ACH transfers, 1099s, annual reports, expense reimbursements, vendor setup, and accounts payable. Process Improvement : Identifies and drives improvements in accounting functions for efficiency and accuracy. Reporting : Creates reports for clients and management. Cross-Department Collaboration : Ensures service excellence by working with other departments within SLAs and company policies. Data Tracking : Tracks data via online banking and other accounts. Client Communication : Communicates with clients, officers, and board members about approvals, banking needs, and legal/tax document reviews. Problem Solving : Resolves account issues and performs reconciliations. Workflow Improvement : Develops systems to improve workflow efficiency. Client Audits : Participates in client audits with independent CPA firms. Import/Export Tools : Utilizes the department's import and export tools. Credit Card Program : Administers the client corporate credit card program, tracking cards and activity. Delegation and Training : Manages tasks and trains temps/interns on QuickBooks, online banking, and spreadsheets. As our next Staff Accountant, you will bring: 3-5 years in accounting (AP, AR, GL, Payroll). Degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent work experience preferred. Intermediate QuickBooks Pro/Enterprise (certification a plus); highly proficient in MS Excel and MS Office. Experience with account reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and audit support. Understanding of balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow statements, and their relation to accounting transactions. Familiar with online banking, time/billing systems, SharePoint, membership management. Experience with data import tools, process improvement, and automation. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Must be a dedicated team player, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to change priorities as business needs evolve. Requires direct interaction with client executives; customer service experience is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Possesses a sense of urgency and pride in work. The target hiring range for this role is $50,000-$55,000 USD (annually). The starting base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors. In addition, our total rewards package includes a robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plan (free option available for individuals); generous short- and long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, health care and dependent care, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) savings match, paid parental leave, financial planning workshops, pre-paid legal plan, discretionary annual bonus and merit increase, and unlimited paid vacation time. About Virtual Inc: Headquartered in Wakefield, MA with offices in Nashville, TN, and Ottawa, ON, Virtual also brings together a remote workforce from all over North America. Founded in 1999, Virtual's innovative and inclusive culture is the driving force behind our success and continued growth. Our Virtual Team is made up of passionate professionals who understand the needs of associations, standards organizations, consortia, startup advocacy groups, and professional societies. The expertise within the Virtual team enables our clients to achieve their goals and make a mark on the world . Virtual's global clients include organizations led by Google, Facebook, Microsoft and more. We also service organizations that are tackling some of the biggest challenges in the world today, from eating disorders, to space travel to noise pollution. We are proud to be recognized in the Best Places to Work list, twice! Living our values on a day-to-day basis is real. Not just a poster on the wall. Virtual's core values include trust, respect, inclusion, innovation, service excellence, empowerment, teamwork, generosity, and fun.