Accountant, Spoiler Alert

• 2-4+ years of relevant experience at an accounting firm and/or as an in-house accountant
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent training
• Proficiency in utilizing financial systems and tools, as well as experience with implementing new systems
• Experience assisting with third-party financial audits and achieving successful outcomes
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and navigating the unknown of a new role in a start-up environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to be hands on and work directly on all aspects of the job

Desirable

• We're building our Finance team and currently seeking an Accountant (Senior Staff - Senior level) to join our team
• In this role, your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring accurate financial records and providing insights that contribute to the financial stability and growth of our company
• As our second finance hire, you will have the unique opportunity to help develop and execute the accounting function’s vision, strategy, and priorities as our Company continues to scale
• This role will report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager
• Assist in the design and management of financial accounting processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and records
• Perform bookkeeping, monthly close activities and reconciliation processes
• Perform day-to-day accounting operations, including customer billing and receivables, accounts payable, employee reimbursements, sales tax management, state/local filings, payroll and related reporting and analysis
• Review customer contracts; calculate and manage deferred revenue balances
• Create standard operating procedures and strengthen controls around critical accounting and financial operations; collaborate with cross-functional internal teams
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities and reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and Company policies
• Identify areas to drive operational automation, improvements and efficiency, from both a process and systems / tools standpoint
• Collaborate with external accounting firms on annual R&D study, federal and state tax returns preparation as well as the annual financial audit process
• Assist in various other ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects that support Company growth initiatives