Paladin · 5 hours ago
Staff Accountant – AR, AP & General Accounting
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPaladin Drones is revolutionizing public safety with autonomous drone technology. They are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations, focusing on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and monthly close activities.
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Responsibilities
Create and process customer invoices for SaaS subscriptions, hardware deployments, and renewals
Ensure accuracy of billing data, contract terms, SKUs, customer numbers, and service periods
Monitor outstanding AR and follow up with customers on past-due balances
Apply customer payments and reconcile AR balances in QuickBooks Online
Support collections workflow and communicate with internal teams as needed
Enter and code vendor bills in QuickBooks Online with proper GL, department, and class coding
Set up payments for approval (ACH, check, wire) and process approved payments timely
Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s, payment terms, and contact information
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding credits, errors, or missing invoices
Match and reconcile Brex credit card transactions with receipts and proper coding
Follow up with cardholders to resolve missing receipts or incorrect categorizations
Ensure all expenses are aligned with accounting policies and department budgets
Review and maintain general ledger entries and ensure accuracy of all postings
Review monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet activity for proper classification
Track and reconcile Prepaid Expenses, Accrued Expenses, Deferred Revenue, and other key accounts
Maintain and update Fixed Assets, including additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation
Perform monthly reconciliations and assist with adjusting journal entries
Support the Financial Controller, CEO, and HR with financial reporting, internal documentation, compliance, and audit requests
Assist with ad hoc analysis and financial projects as needed
Identify opportunities to optimize AR, AP, credit card management, and month-end workflows
Help develop and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
2–4 years of accounting experience (startup or SaaS environment highly preferred)
Strong experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and monthly close
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Brex, and Google Sheets/Excel
Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices
High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred
SaaS or subscription-based billing experience
Familiarity with deferred revenue and ASC 606 principles
Experience with fixed asset accounting and prepaid schedules
Exposure to expense management platforms (Brex, Ramp, etc.)
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity packages.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
A mission-driven, innovative company culture.
A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work creates real impact.
Company
Paladin
Drone as a First Responder (DFR) technology giving first responders a live view before they arrive
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$23.51MKey Investors
Gradient
2025-09-09Series Unknown· $17.01M
2024-10-18Seed· $5.2M
2019-05-28Seed· $1.3M
Leadership Team
Divy Shrivastava
Founder and CEO
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