Staff Accountant

Job Description  

AppliedVR is looking for a Staff Accountant to support the Accounting Manager in an active role that will help to drive the success of our growing Accounting function. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Roles & Responsibilities (are not limited to the following):

• Partner with the Accounting Manager to enable smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of the department
• Manage the inbound Accounting mail and shared email inbox by promptly sorting and routing incoming documents and responding to inquires 
• Drive the month-end close process by managing full-cycle accounting responsibilities, ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Own end-to-end AP and AR processes, including new vendor setup, invoice tracking, and proactive account management. 
• Support employee expense reporting and reimbursements through the Concur platform
• Contribute to daily accounting activities such as transaction reconciliation, document management, and report preparation
• Enable payroll compliance by managing and maintaining state withholding accounts and ensuring accurate filings across various jurisdictions
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records to ensure documentation is audit-ready

Experience & Qualifications Preferred 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, with a working understanding of US GAAP and the ability to manage complex financial workflows
• Hands-on experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including active AR collections and proactive customer account management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (utilizing vlookup, xlookup, pivot tables, and macros) to analyze data and improve reporting accuracy
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Concur strongly preferred
• Prior experience with payroll preparation and a solid understanding of withholding taxes and state filing requirements preferred
• Prior experience supporting external audits or working in public accounting is a plus
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to automate or accelerate accounting workflows is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work autonomously, remotely, in dynamic fast-paced environment

Location

Anywhere in the U.S. - fully remote role!

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across all US locations. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant qualifications, depth of experience, skill set, certifications, training, education, and specific work location. The compensation packages may be adjusted based on candidate work location, due to differences in the cost of living for the given location.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

• Employee benefits include medical/dental/vision healthcare benefits, 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits, employee assistance program, remote work stipend and car allowance (for field reps only). 
• We offer the following paid time off programs:
• Flexible Time Off for vacation
• 11+ paid holidays per year
• Sick time is accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked.  
• Accrual is capped at 72 hours.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• For more information on the position and benefits, please visit https://www.appliedvr.io/careers.

Our Thoughts on Inclusion and Belonging

AVR believes that inclusion and belonging among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

To comply with the American with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability unless such accommodations create an undue hardship on our company.