Accountant

About this role

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

PartsBase Inc. is the world's largest online Aviation Marketplace and Community. Our global community is comprised of over 6,500 companies accessing our technology in over 140+ countries & territories. We work with some of the biggest brands in aviation including Delta, Northrop Gruman, AvAir, Heico, Chevron, Air France Industries, and Air Australia.

PartsBase offers a FULLY remote environment where one can work at the forefront of where the aviation business meets technology. Imagine getting to work with peers worldwide, implementing business technology projects that challenge the boundaries.

LIFE AT PARTSBASE:

One of the top benefits of working at PartsBase is the culture. We are a TEAM-focused organization, and everyone celebrates each other's successes. Our inclusive culture welcomes all employees and values their unique contributions to our success. Our clients tell us time and time again that our people set us apart from the competition. We naturally strive to hire the very best talent. The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a great fit for an accounting professional who has moved beyond entry-level bookkeeping and is ready to own a broad range of general ledger, reconciliation, and financial reporting responsibilities. You'll bring hands-on expertise across the accounting cycle including general ledger, accounts receivable, payroll and commissions support, and month-end close and feel comfortable working independently while partnering closely with the broader Finance team.

In this role, you will own key components of the monthly close process, manage and analyze general ledger activity, oversee accounts receivable and billing operations for our global member base, and support accurate and timely payroll and commission payments. You'll work autonomously on core accounting functions while collaborating with the Finance team on reconciliations, audits, and process improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do

General Ledger & Month-End Close

- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP

- Own assigned general ledger accounts, performing monthly reconciliations and resolving variances

- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of supporting schedules and close checklists

- Assist in preparing financial statements and management reporting packages

- Analyze account balances and trends, identifying and investigating unusual variances

Accounts Receivable & Billing

- Oversee AR payment processing and cash application across multiple channels, including checks, wires, ACH, Stripe, and CRM-based payments

- Manage invoice cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms, credit policies, and revenue recognition standards

- Review and approve credit memos, billing adjustments, and invoice corrections

- Monitor AR aging, drive collections efforts, and escalate high-risk accounts as needed

- Serve as an escalation point for complex billing inquiries and customer disputes

Payroll & Commissions Support

- Support processing of bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees

- Assist with calculating and processing sales commissions in accordance with plan documents and approvals

- Reconcile payroll and commission expense accounts to the general ledger each pay period and month-end

- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and commission payments

- Support payroll tax filings, garnishments, and benefits deductions in coordination with HR and payroll providers

- Maintain accurate, well-organized payroll and commission records in compliance with company policy and applicable regulations

- Partner with HR and Sales Operations to ensure accurate commission plan administration and payroll data integrity

Reconciliations & Financial Reporting

- Perform daily cash and bank reconciliations, ensuring timely identification and resolution of discrepancies

- Reconcile AR and payment subledgers (Stripe, CRM) to the general ledger on a monthly basis

- Prepare AR aging analysis and related reporting for management review

- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and account detail

- Maintain accurate, audit-ready supporting documentation for all journal entries and reconciliations

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across accounting operations

- Partner with Sales, Customer Success, HR, and other departments to resolve billing, payroll, and commission-related issues

- Support the Digital Office initiative by transitioning physical documentation and processes into digital systems

- Provide guidance and support to accounting support staff as needed

- Provide backup coverage for other accounting team members during peak periods or absences

What You'll Bring

Required Experience & Skills

- 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close

- Solid working knowledge of GAAP and the full accounting cycle

- Proven experience managing accounts receivable, invoicing, and payment processing functions

- Experience supporting payroll processing and/or sales commission calculations is strongly preferred

- Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports

- Experience supporting audits and preparing audit-ready documentation

Technical Proficiency

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)

- Experie

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