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 ↗