Senior Accountant, Spotter

• Technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail are essential skills for the role
• Able to identify areas for process improvements with the natural drive to implement effective solutions
• Extremely detail oriented
• Highly efficient at performing the month-end close process
• Able to assist with performing technical research and draft technical accounting memos
• Always acting with a high level of discretion and integrity
• Intellectually curious with the ability to learn quickly to round out areas where you may not have the depth of experience
• Collaborative and excited to join the Spotter team!
• 3-5 years of accounting or audit experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• BS in Finance or Accounting
• Experience with the month-end close cycle
• Experience with ERP systems and related tools for reporting and analysis
• Driven to go above and beyond to find ways to automate, streamline and improve processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, ask questions, detect problems, and provide solutions
• Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities/resources and manage projects/processes under tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effective both individually and as a team

Desirable

• The Senior Accountant will assist the Senior Manager, Accounting in executing the day-to-day accounting activities as well as support the development of a long-term comprehensive accounting solution for the organization
• A focus on implementing efficient processes and internal controls while leveraging automation will be key
• Immediate priorities will include supporting the accounts payable process, performing month-end close responsibilities, and researching technical accounting guidance to support the accounting treatment utilized
• Close the books on a monthly basis, including posting accrual and intercompany journal entries and preparing detailed account reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable and respond to vendor/customer inquiries
• Prepare payment runs on a weekly basis to pay vendor invoices
• Support the year end audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries
• Prepare variance analyses on a monthly basis for management review
• Research ad hoc technical accounting matters and assist in drafting the organization’s accounting position
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate the accounts payable, account receivable, and month-end close process
• Assist in the development and improvement of accounting processes
• Participate in ad hoc projects and analysis to support management as assigned