Accountant

About the Opportunity

The ideal candidate has strong senior staff-level accounting capabilities and can quickly take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities with limited oversight. This opportunity is well suited for a proactive accountant who is comfortable researching discrepancies, managing multiple priorities, and working with complex financial information in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity
• Prepare journal entries to accurately record financial transactions
• Review and process accounts payable invoices, ensuring accounting information is accurate and complete
• Reconcile vendor statements against accounting records and resolve differences
• Reconcile customer statements against accounts receivable records and research outstanding balances
• Perform accounts receivable, cash management, and treasury-related accounting activities
• Review financial statements for accuracy and consistency with supporting accounting records
• Process bad debt write-offs in accordance with established accounting policies
• Review contracts and purchase agreements for accounting accuracy and policy compliance
• Reconcile corporate credit card receipts and supporting transaction records
• Prepare management reports summarizing accounting information and financial activity
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to identify anomalies and resolve accounting issues
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Partner with management and internal departments to address accounting questions and discrepancies
• Assist with additional treasury, accounts receivable, and general accounting projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong hands-on experience with general ledger and account reconciliations
• Experience performing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Working knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate resolutions
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with an enterprise resource planning system
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and establish priorities in a changing environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using NetSuite
• Prior experience supporting treasury, cash management, or investment-related accounting functions
• Experience reviewing financial statements and preparing management reports
• Background working within a large, multifaceted, or mission-driven organization
• Experience researching and analyzing large or complex financial data sets