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Staff Accountant - Home Office

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Active Listening
  • Resourcefulness
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Self-Motivation
  • Relationship Management
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred)
  • 1-2 years of accounting or related experience
  • Legal eligibility to work in the United States
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and ability to learn financial systems (e.g., NetSuite and Coupa)

Requirements:

  • Participates in the preparation and input of standard general ledger journal entries
  • Supports annual budget and periodic forecasting by providing department managers with financial data for accurate projections
  • Participates in the preparation of accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliations and supports fixed asset accounting and reporting with timely reconciliations
  • Supports internal and external audit processes by providing requested financial information in a timely manner

Job description

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for general ledger financial accounting, including month-end close, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, supporting accounts payable, supporting external and internal audit activities, and various ad hoc projects.

Hiring range: $58,000 - $77,300 depending on experience 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participates in the preparation and input of standard general ledger journal entries.
  • Supports the annual budget and periodic forecasting process by providing department managers with financial data to produce accurate and relevant projections.
  • Participates in the preparation of accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Provides guidance and oversight for field operations in fixed asset accounting and reporting while maintaining accurate, timely reconciliations.
  • Prepares and distributes standard financial reports and other analytical information regarding department financial performance.
  • Performs work in adherence with established policies.
  • Supports managers with fixed asset/project accounting and reporting while maintaining accurate and timely reconciliations
  • Supports the internal and external audit processes by providing requested financial information in a timely manner.
  • Participates in projects as assigned within a defined scope of practice.
  • Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services, and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Career Path Definitions & Distinctions:

Level 1: Demonstrates a general understanding of generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. relative to balance sheet, income statement, and other comprehensive income accounts. Demonstrates the ability to participate in month-end close processes such as the posting of allocations and accruals to proper G/L periods, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, post depreciation expense, and various intercompany entries. Demonstrates a general knowledge and the ability to learn financial systems, including NetSuite and Coupa. Has the ability to locate and navigate through key reports in NetSuite. Is trained in all aspects of Coupa and can resolve integration and invoicing issues.

Level 2: Demonstrates the ability and confidence to actively support users with purchase orders in NetSuite and Coupa. Demonstrates the ability to use master spreadsheets in Longview for Excel and is willing to learn to create ad hoc reports using analysis and reporting. Is able to independently support fixed asset transactions and complete monthly reconciliations.  Competently manages prepaid expense tracking.  Fully supports all audit requests, selections, and reconciliations.

 

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, 1-2 years previous accounting or related experience, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. A demonstrated ability to work as part of a fast-paced team in a collaborative environment is needed.

Outstanding relationship management skills and excellent listening, communication and problem-solving skills are expected. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and a strong background with MS Excel is required.

Attributes:

Positive team-oriented individual who is resourceful, self-motivated, a hard worker, adaptable and results oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

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