Staff Accountant (Remote)

Full-Time, Remote / Salary, Exempt / Includes Benefits, PTO, Flexible Schedule, Equity

Steno is growing! We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our winning team, which is revolutionizing the court reporting industry every single day. We’re a diverse team from all over the country (and beyond), and we’re crazy about redefining the boundaries of an outdated industry.

In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting while supporting critical accounting operations across the organization. You’ll work closely with our Accounting Manager and cross-functional partners to maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, support audit and tax initiatives, and strengthen our internal control environment.

Who are you?

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized accounting professional who takes pride in producing accurate work. You’re comfortable owning processes end-to-end, digging into reconciliations, and solving problems independently. You understand core accounting principles, enjoy working cross-functionally, and bring a proactive mindset to improving processes.

If you’re looking for a company that offers support, guidance, an abundance of killer giphys, and unlimited potential to grow into your best self, you can bet we’d love to have you too.

On a regular basis you will

• Support core accounting operations by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate cash application, proper transaction classification, and timely reconciliations.
• Collaborate with AP to support the company’s expense reimbursement process and Ramp corporate card program, ensuring policy compliance and accurate expense coding.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation, assist with state and local tax filings, and help maintain adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Proactively research and resolve accounting issues, manage assigned areas independently, and identify opportunities to improve processes or controls.

You’re gonna crush it if

• You have 2–4 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting.
• You have a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles.
• You are highly proficient in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables and advanced formulas (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH).
• You have experience with modern accounting systems such as Bill.com, Ramp, Campfire, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct.
• You are extremely detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• You are motivated to solve accounting challenges and improve processes independently.
• You are a CPA candidate or have an interest in pursuing a CPA (a plus).
• You have a background in public accounting (a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary - $70k-$85k
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits - generous company-sponsored health plans for both employees and dependents, including comprehensive vision & dental
• Wellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and families
• Flexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their lives
• Options of Equity - we know our success is nothing without our team
• Access to a 401k through Guideline
• A home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs

Our Team

Our Finance team is a small-but-hard-working group, focused on optimizing Steno’s financial processes and maximizing its performance. We work and support other teams across the organization. Our team is humble, communicative, and motivated – we strive to cultivate an environment where all team members are empowered to suggest solutions and lead initiatives.

About Steno

• Founded in 2018 and growing fast!
• Values: be highly reliable, constantly innovate, operate with a hospitality mindset
• Diverse backgrounds welcome! Steno employees have a unique blend of legal, technology, operations and finance experience
• We are revolutionizing the litigation and court reporting industry
• • Flexible deferred payment options (e.g., DelayPay)
  • Cutting-edge technology - unique products and integrations to maximize the output of legal professionals
  • White glove, concierge customer service that our clients rave about

Application Information

• Steno is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristics that are protected under the law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• Applicants needing special assistance or accommodations for interviews or website access should contact us at accommodations@steno.com.
• Steno personnel will always have either a steno.com email address or will contact you via Rippling Recruiting. Act with caution if asked for personal information. Background checks, for example, are only conducted after an offer is extended.
• Applicants should receive a confirmation email immediately after applying. If you haven’t received it, check your email spam folder and approve the sender address to ensure receipt of future communications.
• Information provided to Steno, such as professional credentials and skills, educational and work history, the results of technical skills assessments or working exercises, and other information that may be included on a resume or application, is collected and stored in our system. Still, we never disclose or sell your personal information.