Staff Accountant, Parachute Home

• We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, catch the smallest details from slipping through the cracks, and above all are driven by solving complex problems
• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science
• 2 to 3 years of proven experience working as a staff accountant
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A strong understanding of full-cycle accounting processes and essential Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience executing month-end close and financial reporting procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, especially during peak close periods

Desirable

• As a Staff Accountant on the Finance team you will support the accounting function, including executing the month-end close cycle, assisting with monthly reporting, managing inventory, daily posting of receipts and payments, and supporting the accounts payable function
• This position will also help with monthly budget to actual variance analysis, annual audits and other ad-hoc projects. You will report to the Senior Manager of Accounting and help improve our internal and external financial reporting and workflow automation
• Financial Close & Compliance: Support the month-end and year-end closing processes to consistently meet reporting deadlines and maintain complete audit readiness, which includes handling major balance sheet reconciliations
• Process Improvement: Actively understand, improve, and automate accounting transaction flows and existing manual processes
• Ledger & Vendor Management: Manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) ledgers, accurately record payments, and efficiently maintain and onboard both vendors and customers
• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain the fixed asset ledger, track capital expenditures, and run monthly depreciation and amortization schedules
• Bank & Cash Management: Perform daily or weekly bank and corporate credit card reconciliations to monitor cash flow
• Variance Analysis: Conduct monthly budget-versus-actual variance analysis on departmental expenses to provide actionable insights to management
• Analysis & Special Projects: Assist in development and implementation of new procedures to enhance the workflow of the finance team and leadership with detailed accounting analyses
• Cross-Functional Support: Communicate with department leads to resolve variances, and assist with the continuous improvement of month end close procedures to shorten the close cycle and maintain accuracy
• This role requires onsite administrative duties, collecting and reviewing finance mail and rectifying outstanding checks and balances
• Assist with ad-hoc special projects