Staff Accountant

Job DescriptionJob Description About Milestone Funeral Partners Milestone Funeral Partners is a growth-focused acquisitions company that partners with and operates funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories across multiple states. Our finance team plays a critical role in standardizing processes and ensuring accurate, timely financial operations across multiple entities. We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with a strong background in cash accounting, high-volume transaction processing, and multi-entity bank account management - ideally with exposure to NetSuite or similar accounting systems. Position Summary The Staff Accountant - Cash / High-Volume Specialist will be responsible for managing daily cash accounting activities across multiple entities and bank accounts, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions, and supporting month-end close. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and the capacity to work effectively across multiple systems and entities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Cash & Bank Account Management Reconcile daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts Monitor and analyze cash balances, transfers, and intercompany activity Investigate and resolve discrepancies or exceptions in a timely manner Prepare and post daily/weekly cash journal entries High-Volume Transaction Processing Process significant volumes of receipts and payments Maintain accuracy in high-transaction environments Analyze transaction patterns for anomalies or process improvement opportunities Multi-Entity Accounting Accurately post and reconcile intercompany transactions Support entity-level reporting and elimination entries Ensure consistency in cash processes across acquired entities Month-End & Reporting Support Assist with month-end close processes related to cash, clearing, and bank reconciliations Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses Support audits and internal controls related to cash processes Systems & Process Improvement Leverage accounting systems (NetSuite preference) to standardize cash workflows Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements Assist with bank connectivity and automation initiatives where possible Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience 2-5+ years of experience with cash accounting and bank reconciliations Demonstrated experience handling high-volume cash transactions Experience managing multiple legal entities and multiple bank accounts Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) NetSuite experience preferred (or similar ERP experience) Who You Are Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong communicator, both written and verbal Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment A problem-solver who can identify patterns and propose solutions Collaborative and eager to contribute to process improvements What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive benefits package 401(k) with company match Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization Exposure to multi-state, multi-entity financial operations Growth and leadership opportunities Casual, relaxed office environment with hybrid work opportunity