Senior Staff Accountant

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will focus on expense accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting within our fast-growing fintech/payments business. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with complex accounting transactions. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in driving accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize processes. What You'll Do Lead expense accounting and accrual processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timely resolution of discrepancies, and proper supporting documentation. Analyze contracts, invoices, and business transactions to provide guidance on proper expense classification and accrual treatment. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual expense and accrual schedules, identifying trends and providing actionable insights. Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timely resolution of discrepancies, and proper supporting documentation. Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to inquiries accurately and promptly. Drive process improvements across corporate accounting workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Marketing, and Technology to review contracts and assess accounting impact. Communicate effectively with stakeholders on expense and accrual matters, providing recommendations and insights to support business decisions. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or relevant certification preferred. 3–5+ years of accounting experience Deep understanding of US GAAP and practical experience applying it to complex expense and accrual scenarios. Experience in public accounting or fast-paced industry roles preferred. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Excel . Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams. Proven ability to lead projects, drive process improvements, and mentor junior staff. About AvidXchange AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers.