Staff Accountant - Virtual Company
Mountain View, CA 94107
About the Job
Staff Accountant
Our client, a fast-growing technology company specializing in third-party risk and cyber security solutions, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers significant growth potential, working in a collaborative environment to support financial reporting, month-end close, and operational accounting processes. The position is hybrid, with two days per week in the Mountain View office (Tuesday and Thursday) for candidates living within a 1.5-hour commute. Fully remote candidates will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable, vendor setup, invoice processing, and payments.
- Oversee accounts receivable operations, including subscription-based invoicing and ASC 606 compliance.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and reports for accurate and timely month-end close activities.
- Assist with financial analysis, budget preparation, and cash flow management.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, and support external audits with necessary documentation.
- Collaborate across departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a startup or SaaS/tech environment.
- Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite).
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Experience with SaasOptics (Maxio) is preferred but not required.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.