Senior Accountant, Change.org

• A systems-oriented mindset that proactively identifies inefficiencies and strives to implement improvements
• Ability to execute tasks autonomously with high accuracy while effectively managing multiple deliverables and responsibilities simultaneously
• A mindset and behavior of prioritizing tasks and acting quickly and decisively to meet deadlines or address issues
• Convey information clearly and effectively, and adjust one's communication style to suit different audiences and situations
• Comfortable utilizing spreadsheets to manipulate complex data
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• 5-7 years of hands-on accounting experience with strong knowledge of GAAP, including basic accounting operations, cash reconciliations, accruals, prepaid, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Accounting, Economics, or related
• Experience must include the following:
• GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Financial analysis
• Audit preparation
• AR (Accounts Receivable), AP (Accounts Payable), and GL (General Ledger) accounting

Desirable

• This position will support on all aspects of our accounting work, such as balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close activities and financial reporting, cash management, and other special projects as needed
• This role reports directly to the Director of Finance and is based in the US
• Our team looks into challenges that the company faces and solves them with a systematic, process-oriented approach
• We need a problem solver who can think critically about our internal processes and drive long-term solutions for the company
• You’ll work alongside other super-talented individuals who will inspire and challenge you to think about how accounting can contribute to business decisions
• Assist with the monthly and year-end accounting close activities, calendar and deliverables, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and flux variance analysis
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and implement enhancements that will ultimately improve the overall efficiency of the Accounting process and procedures
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain and administer company credit card program to ensure compliance with company policy and timely reporting
• Maintain company controls, including but not limited to cash controls
• Provide timely and accurate accounting information to users/vendors on an ad hoc basis
• Own balance sheet reconciliation tasks
• Assist in AP software implementation