Staff Accountant

About this role

Element451 is a rapidly growing SaaS company revolutionizing how higher education institutions engage with prospective students. Our innovative platform is changing the future of student enrollment and marketing. We pride ourselves on having a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every team member is empowered to contribute and make a difference.


We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our growing finance team. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to grow their accounting skill set within a fast-paced SaaS environment.


You will join a small, high-impact finance team where your contributions are immediately visible. At element451, you'll have the ability to make a real, tangible impact from day one. As an exciting, high-growth company, we offer the potential for fast career acceleration and skill development, often much quicker than traditional paths like public accounting.
This is a hybrid role, with in office responsibilities in Raleigh, NC.
What You’ll Do

• Core Accounting (AP, AR & GL Support)
• Process financial transactions and assist with day-to-day AP/AR activities
• Enter vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and department allocation
• Maintain organized digital folders for invoices, receipts, contracts, and supporting documentation
• Monitor AP and AR aging reports and identify items needing follow-up Communicate with vendors regarding payments and with customers regarding billing questions
• Set up new vendors and support AP workflows through proper documentation Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies
• Monitor and code company credit card transactions, ensuring receipts and memos comply with travel and expense policies
• Assist with customer contract entry, revenue schedules, invoice schedules, and new client setup
• Month-End Close & Reconciliations
• Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliatio...