Kestra
Staff Accountant II
Austin, Texas · Posted 22 days ago
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Skills mentioned
Accounting, Excel, NetSuite
About the role
Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.
Staff Accountant II serves in a hybrid role supporting both accounts payable operations and AP-related accounting activities. This position is responsible for performing general accounts payable functions, managing payment runs, preparing expense allocations, supporting month‑end close through journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with audit and compliance processes. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and affiliated firms, along with strong attention to detail, judgment, and communication skills.
What You’ll Do
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Accounts Payable Operations
Perform or support full-cycle accounts payable processing, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy and completeness
Handly weekly payment cycles (checks, ACH, positive pay files) and resolve payment issues, voids, and reissues as needed
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Maintain AP documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
Process recurring commission payment cycles by reviewing data files, validating payment information, researching exceptions, resolving inquiries, and ensuring payments are processed accurately and in accordance with established procedures
Month-End Close & Accounting Support
Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, and prepaid amortization related to AP activity
Reconcile assigned general ledger and bank accounts, maintain supporting documentation, and perform variance analysis.
Assist with audit requests by organizing and providing AP documentation for external auditors
Support annual tax reporting processes (e.g., 1099 reporting assistance), as assigned
Collaboration & Process Support
Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, firms, and external vendors to resolve issues and answer inquiries
Provide backup support to other AP team members and assist with training or knowledge sharing as needed
Participate in process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, scalability, and control across the accounts payable and expense management processes
Support vendor onboarding activities, including collection and validation of required documentation, vendor maintenance, and payment method setup
Partner with leadership and newly acquired firms to support AP integration activities, including vendor onboarding, payment method reviews, expense management setup, process training, and transition planning to ensure a seamless onboarding experience
General
Assist with administration and support of Tipalti, Concur, and corporate card programs, including troubleshooting issues, responding to inquiries, and supporting end users
Monitor AP inboxes and respond to inquiries from affiliated firms, vendors, and internal business partners
Perform ad hoc projects and other accounting duties as assigned
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset
What You Bring
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Effective time management and proven organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, including a strong sense of urgency for time-sensitive requests
Ability to deal with ambiguity and flexibility to change tasks and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external interactions, with minimal support
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
Knowledge of NetSuite, Tipalti and/or concur accounting systems is a plus, but not required
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in accounting is required
Minimum of 5 years of accounts payable, accounting, or shared services experience, preferably within a multi-entity or high-volume environment
Job ID df-kestra-kestracareersite-8307 · Original posting ↗