Staff Accountant, Wattpad

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience; prior experience in a large national public accounting firm or Big 4 is a plus
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and corporate tax principles
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, pivot tables) with experience handling large datasets
• Strong sense of ownership, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to thrive under tight month-end closing deadlines

Desirable

• We are seeking a high-performing Staff Accountant to join us as an independent contractor (1099)
• This contractor role is designed for a professional with foundational training who is ready to apply their skills to a dynamic in-house department
• You will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of financial reporting, from data collection and preparation to month-end closing activities
• This role provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic in-house department, offering exposure to global financial processes and complex accounting environments
• Month-End Closing: Assist with month-end closing activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries to ensure accuracy in the General Ledger
• AP/AR Management: Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing, reconciliations, and content-related payment handling, including partner registration and payment calculations via proprietary systems
• Data Integration: Organize foundational accounting data for newly integrated departments from affiliates
• Audit Support: Review supporting documentation and assist in gathering data to respond to Information Document Requests (IDRs) for financial audits
• Budget Analysis: Develop and maintain budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs, and supporting the financial forecasting process
• General Accounting Support: Provide ad-hoc support for various accounting and finance initiatives as needed