The Staff Accountant will manage day-to-day transaction accounting, including accounts payable, expense activity, and bank reconciliations. They will also assist with month-end close processes, sales tax compliance, and audit documentation.
About Miva
Since 1996, Miva has helped online sellers run their stores end to end, with merchants on our platform doing over $100 billion in sales along the way. With the launch of Vexture, our new AI-powered search tool, we're building search that understands what shoppers mean, not just what they type.
About the role
We're looking for a Staff Accountant to join Miva's finance team, reporting directly to the Controller.
You will:
Handle day-to-day transaction accounting in the general ledger, including accounts payable: code vendor invoices by GL account and department, prepare payment runs for Controller review, maintain vendor records and W-9s, and prepare 1099s.
Manage corporate card and expense activity across Ramp and other company card programs: code transactions, follow up with team members on missing receipts, and reconcile statements each month.
Review and record bank feed activity in QuickBooks Online daily and prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all operating and sweep accounts.
Reconcile accounts receivable and undeposited funds between Maxio and QuickBooks Online each month, and work with the billing team to research and resolve differences.
Prepare and post month-end close entries, including maintaining prepaid, fixed asset, and depreciation schedules, recording accruals and recurring journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation, and completing assigned close checklist tasks on schedule for Controller review.
Support the Controller on sales tax, including tracking obligations across the states where Miva has nexus, and reconciling Avalara to the general ledger.
Maintain audit-ready documentation for your work and assist the Controller with audit and tax filing support as needed.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
You have:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience is a must.
3+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities.
Working knowledge of accrual accounting under GAAP, including prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals.
Experience using AI tools such as Claude in your accounting work, and interest in using AI to automate and improve recurring processes.
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable general ledger system.
Intermediate Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and building reconciliation schedules.
Comfort reconciling data across more than one system, such as a billing platform, an expense tool, and a general ledger.
Some exposure to sales tax basics, even if you haven't owned multi-state filings on your own yet.
Solid attention to detail and the ability to meet close deadlines while working independently in a remote environment.
Bonus points if you have:
Experience with Maxio or a similar subscription billing and revenue recognition platform, such as Chargebee, Zuora, or Recurly.
Experience with Ramp or another corporate card and expense management platform.
Exposure to SaaS or ecommerce accounting, including subscription revenue recognition under ASC 606.
Experience working on a lean finance team reporting directly to a Controller or CFO.
Benefits & Compensation
100% remote (U.S. based)
10 paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with a company match, vested immediately
Paid parental leave
The salary range for this position is $70k - $80k annually. This information is current as of the initial date of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The actual pay determined for an individual will vary based on job-related factors such as relevant experience and/or education, particular skills, and location.
Miva is a leading eCommerce software dedicated to empowering enterprise merchants and agencies with a state-of-the-art online storefront. To date, Miva software has powered over $100 billion in online sales for retailers worldwide.
Our success and the success of our clients are driven by high-performing teams of talented professionals. By creating a culture in which passion, ingenuity, and collaboration are rewarded, we have become the driving force for the advancement of independent commerce.
Miva is backed by Equality Asset Management, a private equity firm who is committed to supporting Company growth.
Miva has been recognized as one of San Diego's Best and Brightest Companies every year since 2018.
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