Element451 · 1 week ago
Staff Accountant
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expElement451 is a rapidly growing SaaS company revolutionizing how higher education institutions engage with prospective students. They are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support their growing finance team, where the candidate will handle core accounting tasks and assist with month-end close and reconciliations.
AnalyticsCRMMarketingSoftware
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Element451
Element451 is an admissions marketing technology and CRM platform that brings students and colleges together.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$184.5MKey Investors
PSG EquityBlueprint EquityCultivation Capital
2024-12-06Private Equity· $175M
2023-10-30Series Unknown· $2M
2022-10-11Series B· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Jeancarlo Bonilla
Chief Operating Officer and Head of AI
Colin Irose
Vice President, University Partnerships
Recent News
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