The Staff Accountant will manage general ledger tasks, financial reporting, audits, and process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance.
About Onit:
We're redefining the future of legal operations through the power of AI. Our cutting-edge platform streamlines enterprise legal management, matter management, spend management and contract lifecycle processes, transforming manual workflows into intelligent, automated solutions.
We’re a team of innovators using AI at the core to help legal departments become faster, smarter, and more strategic. As we continue to grow and expand the capabilities of our new AI-centric platform, we’re looking for bold thinkers and builders who are excited to shape the next chapter of legal tech.
If you're energized by meaningful work, love solving complex problems, and want to help modernize how legal teams operate, we’d love to meet you.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing on general accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and working closely with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes. This role requires a strong understanding of US GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute on general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Perform monthly and annual financial close procedures.
- Review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure proper financial reporting.
- Analyze financial data to provide insights and recommendations.
- Assist in financial audits by preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation.
- Continuously improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support the implementation and optimization of accounting systems.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred but not required.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
- 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a SaaS and technology environment.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
At Onit, we’re committed to offering fair and competitive compensation. In addition to base pay, associates are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The final base salary you receive will reflect factors such as your skills, education, experience, and work location.
Benefits & Perks That Support You:
Onit offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the whole employee at work and beyond:
Health Coverage Choices: Three medical plan options, plus dental and vision, so you can choose what fits best. Employees on our HDHP plan also receive employer contribution to the HSA.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions.
Time Away: Flexible paid time off, 7 sick days, and 9 paid company holidays annually.
Family Support: Exceptional paid leave for birth parents, non-birth parents, and caregivers. Onit also offers surrogacy and adoption reimbursement.
Income Protection: 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Additional Coverage Options: Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident, and even pet insurance.
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Healthcare FSA, HSA, and dependent care FSA.
Community Engagement: One paid volunteer day each year to give back to the community.
Our Commitment to Applicants
We know that not everyone will check every box in a job description. At Onit, we value diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly who we’re looking for.
This position will remain open for applications for 7 calendar days from the posting date.
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