Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant

Location: US (Remote)

Reports to: Assistant Controller

HighLevel is an AI powered, all-in-one white-label sales & marketing platform that empowers agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses to elevate their digital presence and drive growth. We are proud to support a global and growing community of over 2 million businesses, comprised of agencies, consultants, and businesses of all sizes and industries. HighLevel empowers users  with all the tools needed to capture, nurture, and close new leads into repeat customers. As of mid 2025, HighLevel processes over 4 billion API hits and handles more than 2.5 billion message events every day. Our platform manages over 470 terabytes of data distributed across five databases, operates with a network of over 250 microservices, and supports over 1 million hostnames.

With over 1,500 team members across 15+ countries, we operate in a global, remote-first environment. We are building more than software; we are building a global community rooted in creativity, collaboration, and impact. We take pride in cultivating a culture where innovation thrives, ideas are celebrated, and people come first, no matter where they call home.

As of mid 2025, our platform powers over 1.5 billion messages, helps generate over 200 million leads, and facilitates over 20 million conversations for the more than 2 million businesses we serve each month. Behind those numbers are real people growing their companies, connecting with customers, and making their mark - and we get to help make that happen.

You are a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong grasp of accounting principles eager to contribute to a growing SaaS company. You excel in fast-paced environments, working closely with accounting teams to support month-end closes, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and audits. You're proactive, a strong communicator, and committed to maintaining accurate documentation of processes and controls while seeking ways to improve efficiency and streamline tasks. You thrive in balancing multiple responsibilities and are motivated by opportunities to grow within a dynamic team.

- Assist in the preparation and execution of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close processes.

- Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

- Perform account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner. 

- Support the audit process by gathering required documentation, preparing audit schedules, and responding to auditor requests.

- Prepare, maintain, and update internal documentation related to accounting procedures, controls, and policies.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to deadlines.

- Support special projects and implementations of accounting systems led by the accounting or finance teams.

- Support the audit process by gathering required documentation, preparing audit schedules, and responding to auditor requests.

- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

- CPA or other relevant certification is required.

- Big 4 public accounting experience is required

- 3+ years of experience in accounting.

- Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting principles.

- Experience working with US companies. 

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate. effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

- Experience with process improvement initiatives is a plus.

- Self-starter who is proactive, takes initiative and follows through on tasks in a timely manner.

- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. 

- Excellent organization and time management skills.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an employer subject to affirmative action regulations, we invite you to voluntarily provide the following demographic information. This information is used solely for compliance with government recordkeeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Providing this information is voluntary and refusal to do so will not affect your application status. This data will be kept separate from your application and will not be used in the hiring decision.