Accounting - Staff Accountant II

Kestra Financial•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead with Purpose, partner with Impact. The Staff Accountant II serves in a hybrid role supporting both accounts payable operations and AP-related accounting activities. This position is responsible for performing general accounts payable functions, managing payment runs, preparing expense allocations, supporting month‑end close through journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with audit and compliance processes. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and affiliated firms, along with strong attention to detail, judgment, and communication skills.What You Bring:  To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Accounts Payable Operations Perform or support full-cycle accounts payable processing, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy and completeness Handly weekly payment cycles (checks, ACH, positive pay files) and resolve payment issues, voids, and reissues as needed Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner Maintain AP documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies Month-End Close & Accounting Support Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, and prepaid amortization related to AP activity Reconcile assigned general ledger and bank accounts, maintain supporting documentation, and perform variance analysis. Assist with audit requests by organizing and providing AP documentation for external auditors Support annual tax reporting processes (e.g., 1099 reporting assistance), as assigned Collaboration & Process Support Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, firms, and external vendors to resolve issues and answer inquiries Provide backup support to other AP team members and assist with training or knowledge sharing as needed Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within AP workflows General Perform ad hoc projects and other accounting duties as assigned Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting is required
Minimum of 5 years general accounting and accounts payable work experience required with experience in a fast-paced environment
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Effective time management and proven organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, including a strong sense of urgency for time-sensitive requests
Ability to deal with ambiguity and flexibility to change tasks and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external interactions, with minimal support
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NetSuite, Tipalti and/or Concur accounting systems is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform or support full-cycle accounts payable processing, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy and completeness
Handly weekly payment cycles (checks, ACH, positive pay files) and resolve payment issues, voids, and reissues as needed
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Maintain AP documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, and prepaid amortization related to AP activity
Reconcile assigned general ledger and bank accounts, maintain supporting documentation, and perform variance analysis.
Assist with audit requests by organizing and providing AP documentation for external auditors
Support annual tax reporting processes (e.g., 1099 reporting assistance), as assigned
Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, firms, and external vendors to resolve issues and answer inquiries
Provide backup support to other AP team members and assist with training or knowledge sharing as needed
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within AP workflows
Perform ad hoc projects and other accounting duties as assigned
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative team