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 reconciliations

Support month-end reporting and close documentation

• Help maintain organized records for internal controls and audit readiness
• Operational & Administrative Support
• Perform weekly mail pickup at the Raleigh WeWork office
• Assist with general administrative and office-related tasks
• Support process improvements, documentation updates, and ad-hoc finance projects

What You Bring to the Team

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

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A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

• Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to evolving processes
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment with onsite responsibilities in Raleigh

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A team player with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy

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A clear communicator who collaborates well across departments

Bonus If

You Have

• Internship experience in an accounting or finance role.
• 1–2 years of previous professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online (QBO) or similar cloud-based accounting software.
• Experience in a SaaS or technology company environment.
• Understanding of basic ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.