Staff Accountant

Goodway Group

Staff Accountant ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting monthly close activities at Goodway Group. Primary responsibility for payroll transactions and process improvements in Finance.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, and payroll accounting while driving process improvements for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Proficient in analytical problem-solving and effective communication within a team-oriented environment.

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General Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingPayroll AccountingProcess ImprovementMS Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Accounting ExperienceAnalytical SkillsMathematical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDetail-OrientedMultitaskingCommission ManagementIncentive Management

Soft Skills

IntegrityCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-StarterTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteExcelPowerPointNetSuiteConcur

Industry Keywords

Financial ComplianceTransaction ProcessingMonthly Close ActivitiesAutomationEfficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Staff Accountant supports accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for the organization.
This role owns assigned general ledger accounts from transaction processing through reconciliation and analysis.
Supports monthly close activities and partners with internal teams to ensure proper accounting treatment.
Serves as the primary accounting resource for payroll-related transactions and incentive compensation accounting.
This role will lead the implementation of a scalable commission and incentive management solution.
Supports ongoing process improvements that increase automation, accuracy, and efficiency across Finance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have a minimum of four years of accounting experience.
Must possess “when no one’s looking” integrity and be an individual with a high level of ethics and character
Self starter
Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to multitask to meet deadlines
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills required
Must possess the aptitude and flexibility to understand the informational requirements of the business as it changes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with MS Office suite, especially Excel (more specifically pivot tables and vlookups) and PowerPoint
Experience with NetSuite and Concur preferred
Must have willingness to learn in order to grow with organization
Must be a team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities