Staff Accountant I

We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual with experience in accounting to join our accounting team. We are hiring a Staff Accountant I that is responsible for full-cycle AR processes, including invoicing, cash applications, customer account reconciliation, and proactive collection efforts. This position will also assist with reviewing employee expense reports in our expense tracking system for proper account coding and receipt support. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a customer-service mindset. Additional responsibilities include supporting the month-end close process and responding to customer help tickets related to AR accounting issues. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in accounts payable processing or hold a degree in accounting.

A typical day involves monitoring the AR inbox, generating and sending customer invoices, applying payments, and maintaining accurate customer account records. You will be responsible for proactively following up on outstanding balances, resolving payment discrepancies, and ensuring all transactions are properly coded to the general ledger. Additional duties include ownership of daily customer deposits, reviewing of employee expense reports, and supporting the month-end close process, and assisting with help tickets related to AR issues. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales and customer success/support to address billing concerns and improve the customer experience. As part of a small, collaborative accounting team, you will be expected to cross-train and contribute to other accounting functions as needed. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset are key to success in this position.

After one year, you’ll know you were successful if:

• You consistently send accurate customer invoices at least 7 days prior to their due dates (when applicable, some invoices should be sent 30 days prior).
• You actively manage the AR aging report and maintain a high collection rate through timely and professional follow-up with customers.
• You respond promptly and effectively to customer support tickets related to billing or payment issues, ensuring a positive customer experience.
• You ensure accurate employee expense reports that are in alignment with GrowthZone policies.
  
  
  

As part of a small accounting team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to grow beyond the core AR responsibilities and expand your skill set across multiple areas of accounting. Our team structure allows for greater exposure to the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable, and financial reporting. You’ll gain hands-on experience, take ownership of key processes, and have the chance to contribute to process improvements and cross-functional projects. This role is ideal for someone looking to broaden their career in accounting and take on increasing responsibility as the company grows.

If you are ready for this exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

Company Overview

At GrowthZone, we believe in the power of community and the essential role associations play in fostering thriving communities and industries. We focus on empowering these associations through leading-edge association membership software that drives engagement and growth. Located in beautiful Nisswa, Minnesota, we are building an innovative, high-growth SaaS company that rivals those in major tech hubs. Our success is built on a commitment to customer excellence, teamwork, and supporting one another’s achievements. Remote work options are available, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary And Benefits

At GrowthZone, we are committed to offering competitive compensation aligned with employee qualifications. The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000, determined based on experience, skills, and internal parity.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members, including medical, dental, and vision plans with company contributions to HSAs/FSAs, company-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Employees also benefit from bi-weekly payroll, Responsible Time Off (RTO), 13 paid holidays, and 10 days of Sick and Safe Time annually. Our core business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT, with managers able to approve flexible or compressed schedules to support work-life balance.