Staff Accountant

Job SummaryIn this role as a Staff Accountant, you'll take ownership of the full lifecycle of payroll and commission accounting — including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting — along with daily cash management and cash reconciliation. You'll also provide general support during month-end close. Your commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance will be paramount as you manage a high volume of recurring monthly and quarterly deadlines in close coordination with the Corporate Controller’s team, Payroll, Sales, and Treasury-related functions. Your role is pivotal in supporting our organization's financial well-being and overall success.ResponsibilitiesPayroll & Commission AccountingPrepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including hourly payroll, wage splits, technician wages, salaries entries, and quarterly bonus entries.Record and process monthly commission entries, accruals, and true-ups across sales, rental, and usage commission categories, including related compensation reclasses, service commission reclass and allocation, wage accruals, and 401(k) forfeiture reclasses.Prepare and maintain reconciliations for payroll-, compensation-, and commission-related balance sheet accounts.Calculate and process the quarterly Sales Leader Bonus, including completion of the calculation and audit of manager submissions.Perform data loads and checks within the commission system to ensure accurate commission calculation and reporting.Prepare bookings and sales profit summary reporting, and submit payments-to-payroll reporting for commission payouts.Support ongoing commission system maintenance and enhancements as the commission structure evolves, including integration of Service, Rentals, and Parts commissions.Assist in building and maintaining a recurring commission dashboard/reporting package for Sales Leadership.Support periodic and monthly external audit requests related to payroll and compensation.Cash Management & ReconciliationPerform daily cash management, including monitoring bank balances, tracking cash position, and supporting daily funding or transfer decisions.Prepare timely and accurate daily and monthly cash reconciliations, identifying and resolving reconciling items.Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and banking contacts to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate cash reporting.Maintain supporting documentation for cash transactions in accordance with internal control and audit requirements.General Month-End Close SupportAssist with other close-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as assigned.Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from the Corporate Controller.Participate in continuous improvement of close processes and documentation.Perform any other duties as assigned or required to support the company's overall operations and objectives.RequirementsAll potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks, drug screenings, and motor vehicle record checks.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.1-3 years of general accounting experience; experience with payroll, commission, or cash accounting preferred.Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required; International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems required.Familiarity with commission or compensation systems (e.g., Captivate) a plus.Strong attention to detail and demonstrated reconciliation/account analysis skills.Ability to manage a high volume of recurring deadlines across daily, monthly, and quarterly cycles.Our Ideal Candidate Is…Highly organized and deadline-driven, able to juggle overlapping daily, monthly, and quarterly cycles without dropping the ball.A natural reconciler who digs into discrepancies until they're resolved, not just documented.Comfortable working across systems — ERP, commission platforms like Captivate, and banking portals — and quick to pick up new tools.Trustworthy with sensitive compensation and cash data, with a strong instinct for internal controls.A clear communicator who can explain a payroll, commission, or cash issue to non-finance stakeholders in Sales, Payroll, or Treasury.Proactive about process improvement, flagging inefficiencies in recurring close, commission, or reconciliation work rather than just pushing through them.Steady under audit or month-end pressure, and dependable as a go-to resource for the Controller's team.