Staff Accountant | Accounts Payable - HomeWAV

Founded in 2011, HomeWAV LLC has been the leader in providing safe, secure inmate communication and technology solutions to correctional facilities across the country. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, our cutting-edge technology connects incarcerated individuals to the essential people in their lives through secure messaging platforms, allowing facilities to maintain a safe and stable environment while allowing families to connect. We have seen firsthand how our innovative platform supports no-contact communication while effectively reducing recidivism and improving inmates' overall health. In the 860+ active communities we serve, we've connected over 75,000 families — and we're just getting started.

HomeWAV is looking for a Staff Accountant to add to our growing team. This position will require a professional with a solid accounting background, strong computer software skills, excellent communication skills, and someone that is organized and detail oriented. As an integral member of the Accounting Department, this position will oversee the accounts payable (AP) process by analyzing information, maintaining complete and accurate records, assisting with routine accounting duties, and providing prompt, courteous responses to inquiries or complaints from clients, vendors, and internal customers.

· Oversees the daily activities related to the AP functions of the organization.

· Focuses on processing invoices in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures. Invoices processed will be from vendors, expenses, and revenue share payments.

· Maintaining accurate and complete records including ledgers, journals, invoices, and receipts.

· Assisting in daily, monthly, and annual activities including generating financial reports, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies.

· Communicating with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner.

· Communicating with clients to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies.

· Participating in ongoing education opportunities to gain experience about industry trends and developments, current financial legislation, and company policies and procedures.

· Managing the invoice approval process.

· Reconciling payments for accounts including taxes and credit cards.

· Understanding compliance issues around the accounts payable process (W-9 files, COI, etc.).

· Reconciling vendor accounts and statements for discrepancies.

· Managing month-end close.

· Applies advanced logic and critical thinking to assess and solve complex issues.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Travel Requirement: None.

· Physical Requirements: None.

· Work status/location: Full-time employee/Flex Hybrid (HomeWAV Headquarters and Remote).

The ideal candidate works well under pressure and adapts well in an ever-changing, purpose-driven environment.

· Understanding of accounting principles and current financial legislation.

· Strong understanding of managing payables.

· Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make any necessary decisions to move projects ahead or discern when to escalate them to management.

· Exceptional time management, communication, and critical thinking skills.

· Strong ability to work efficiently while also ensuring that accuracy and attention to detail are maintained.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

· Understanding of all Microsoft platforms.

· Strong computer skills with knowledge of bookkeeping software.

· Organized and detail oriented.

· Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.

· Two (2) years of general accounting experience is required.

· Three (3) to five (5) years of AP experience required.

· QuickBooks Online accounting software experience preferred.

· Knowledge of the accounts payable process and best practices.

· Knowledge of general accounting procedures.

· Knowledge of relevant computer applications.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life

· 401(k) Plan includes a 3% contribution by the Company.

· Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

· Flexible Spend Program and Dependent Care

At HomeWAV, we are ambitious professionals who embrace continuous learning and personal and professional development. We foster a culture that welcomes change and growth while understanding the importance of a work/life balance. We are here to boldly shift the world of inmate communications, and we are looking for those with the drive and leadership skills to join us.

Our mission is to be the leader in providing simple, secure inmate communications by delivering innovative technology, leadership through fairness and showing the importance of transparency through our daily practices. Our team works towards this mission every day by listening intently to our partners and keeping their success top of mind — always.

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HomeWAV is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

I understand that the statements included in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position, and that they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Further, this job description does not state or imply that this is a contract between the individual in this position and HomeWAV.