Staff Accountant, ZipRecruiter

• ZipRecruiter is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant III that possesses solid communication, organizational and analytical skills
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong financial analysis skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that seeks to improve existing processes as we scale our business while collaborating with Marketing, Legal, Product, FP&A, and Technology to serve as a trusted liaison in cross functional capacities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, adapt, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• This position will be an integral part of the general ledger close and will report to the Manager, Accounting
• We currently have two openings within our Accounting organization across different teams
• During the interview process, we’ll determine which team is the best fit based on your skills and interests
• Play an integral role in the general ledger month-end closing process, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting account analysis with an emphasis on meeting deadlines
• Prepare journal entries and assist in month-end close processes across various accounting areas, including marketing spend accruals, prepaid expenses, cost allocations, fixed assets, professional fees, revenue reconciliations, customer credit card payments, and related chargeback disputes
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliation schedules by reviewing account activity and supporting month-end balances
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, including foreign currency denominated accounts
• Manage accounting processes such as vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and corporate card expenses, and understand the full accounts payable cycle including invoice and payment processing
• Assist in documentation, evaluation, and monitoring of internal controls
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes using automation and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Stay current on changes to U.S. GAAP and maintain an in-depth understanding of current standards
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, reporting, and financial analysis as needed