Staff Accountant
5+ years
New York City Metropolitan Area
$72k - $83k/year
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
HYBRID ROLE - based in the NYC Metropolitan Area, expected to work at least 1 day a week out of our Midtown NYC offices.
At Virtual Incentives, we help organizations engage, reward, and pay people around the world through digital payouts, rewards, and incentive solutions. Our platform powers seamless global reward delivery for leading brands, agencies, and enterprises, helping them drive customer loyalty, employee engagement, market research participation, and promotional campaigns.
We’re a collaborative, fast-growing team that values innovation, accountability, and customer experience. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for team members who are excited to contribute, solve problems, and grow alongside the business.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records while supporting core accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organized, and eager to grow within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners to support day-to-day accounting functions, help ensure accurate financial reporting, and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
Responsibilities
What You Bring
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Virtual Incentives
At Virtual Incentives, we care about our team as individuals and as members of families and communities—not just colleagues. We aim to create an environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and able to grow their careers.
Our benefits package is designed to support team members both professionally and personally:
Base salary for this role ranges from $72.5k–$83k, and is eligible for up to a 5% annual bonus, and is commensurate with experience and location
Work Authorization
At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Virtual Incentives is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
HYBRID ROLE - based in the NYC Metropolitan Area, expected to work at least 1 day a week out of our Midtown NYC offices.
At Virtual Incentives, we help organizations engage, reward, and pay people around the world through digital payouts, rewards, and incentive solutions. Our platform powers seamless global reward delivery for leading brands, agencies, and enterprises, helping them drive customer loyalty, employee engagement, market research participation, and promotional campaigns.
We’re a collaborative, fast-growing team that values innovation, accountability, and customer experience. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for team members who are excited to contribute, solve problems, and grow alongside the business.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records while supporting core accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organized, and eager to grow within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners to support day-to-day accounting functions, help ensure accurate financial reporting, and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end close journal entries and ensure accounting classifications comply with GAAP
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts
- Assist with monthly financial review preparation and variance analysis
- Reconcile daily cash receipts and funding transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Reconcile monthly order activity and investigate discrepancies as needed
- Investigate unusual or outlier payment and funding activity and escalate issues as needed
- Process Accounts Payable transactions and accurately code expenses within the general ledger
- Prepare and issue Accounts Receivable invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Partner with operations and finance team members to resolve accounting discrepancies and support business needs
- Support annual financial audits, tax filings, and 1099 reporting processes
- Review and maintain finance-related Salesforce records and workflow queues daily
- Support process improvement and documentation initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency
What You Bring
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes
- Comfort working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- A collaborative mindset with a strong customer-service approach
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets skills
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, bill.com, and Salesforce
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting processes
- Experience supporting audits or accounting process improvements
- Progress toward CPA certification preferred
Why Join Virtual Incentives
At Virtual Incentives, we care about our team as individuals and as members of families and communities—not just colleagues. We aim to create an environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and able to grow their careers.
Our benefits package is designed to support team members both professionally and personally:
- Comprehensive medical coverage with six plan options, with the company covering the majority of premiums for team members and their families
- Dental and vision coverage with 90% of premiums paid by the company
- 100% company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Virtual Incentives employee rewards program, allowing team members to experience the same incentives platform we deliver to customers
Base salary for this role ranges from $72.5k–$83k, and is eligible for up to a 5% annual bonus, and is commensurate with experience and location
Work Authorization
At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Virtual Incentives is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
HYBRID ROLE - based in the NYC Metropolitan Area, expected to work at least 1 day a week out of our Midtown NYC offices.
Skills
Accounting/AuditingFinancial Services