Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Remote (US) Apply Muck Rack is the leading SaaS platform for public relations and communications professionals. Our mission is to enable organizations to build trust, tell their stories, and demonstrate the unique value of earned media. Muck Rack’s AI-powered, comprehensive, and integrated platform streamlines the PR workflow to help businesses generate positive media coverage, monitor mentions to manage brand reputation, and analyze PR’s impact on business outcomes. By combining media database, monitoring, and reporting into one dynamic platform, we empower teams to collaborate seamlessly, pitch effectively, and analyze results faster and more efficiently. Founder-controlled, fully distributed, and growing sustainably, Muck Rack has received several awards for its unparalleled culture and product from organizations like Inc., Quartz, G2, and BuiltIn. We value resilience, transparency, ownership, and customer devotion, and infuse these values into everything we do.  We’re growing quickly, and we’re looking for a self-driven and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our team and make a big impact. As a staff accountant, you’ll work closely with our Accounting Manager to support key financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and optimize day-to-day accounting operations, including A/P, expense reimbursement, vendor management, and aiding in month-end close.  What you’ll do: Assist with timely and accurate month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting Support the Accounts Payable (AP) process from end to end — including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payments Assist with the day-to-day management of the AP platform (e.g., Airbase, Coupa Tipalti, or similar), helping to maintain workflows and troubleshoot issues as needed Oversee cash application and monthly cash reconciliations Assist in expense reimbursement processing and ensure proper recording and reconciliation Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency Work cross-departmentally to troubleshoot and provide guidance when requested Participate in corporate compliance functions including financial statement audit, tax and other items as needed How success will be measured in this role: Timeliness and accuracy of AP processing, including invoice entry, coding, and payment execution Accurate and timely cash application, ensuring all payments are matched correctly and reconciled each month Contribution to a smooth and efficient month-end close process, meeting internal deadlines and producing reliable financial data Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to identify and correct discrepancies proactively If the details below describe you, you could be a great fit for this role: 2+ years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a public accounting role 1 year of operational accounting experience, such as accounts payable, cash application, or general ledger accounting Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance On track to be CPA certified strongly preferred  Experience working with NetSuite (or comparable ERP systems) and accounts payable platforms Exposure to vendor management and cash management Self-motivated and able to work under pressure, dependable with deliverables and deadlines Excellent problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail SaaS or Technology industry experience is strongly preferred Interview Overview  Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision. 30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team A 1 hour zoom interview with the hiring manager  Skills assessment (2 hours max)  Peer interviews with several team members Salary In the US, the base salary for this role is between $75,000-80,000+, depending on skills and experience. Total compensation for this role consists of base salary and a quarterly bonus plan.. We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. For all other countries, we have competitive pay bands based on market standards. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate. Why Muck Rack? Remote Work, Forever   Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions) Transparent & Fair Compensation   Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S. Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment Standardized bonus or commission structure 401(k) with employer contributions Equity opportunities Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents 100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans 24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription Time Off & Family Benefits   4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days 13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave Learning and Development Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly 2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development Inclusive, Customer-First Culture Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives Agile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovation Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide Note: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees. Support is provided for employees in other locations, in compliance with local laws and regulations. While we are a fully distributed team, we do have limitations on where we can hire and maintain a list of acceptable working locations based on job function. If we are unable to hire in your current location for the role for which you applied, you will be notified via email. While we enjoy many benefits as a permanently distributed and remote company, we cannot always support relocation or extended travel and have guidelines in place to ensure compliant work away from your designated permanent residence.   #LI-Remote Please note: For detailed information regarding our GDPR and/or CCPA compliance policies, including how we handle personal data and privacy rights, kindly refer to the email correspondence accompanying this application. Muck Rack does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. 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