Staff Accountant, Handshake

• The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent interpersonal communication abilities, and a willingness to thrive in a fast-paced setting
• 2-3 years of related accounting experience is required
• Experience with Netsuite, Bill, Expensify and G-Suite
• Experience within a high-growth/fast-paced businesses
• Skilled team player with experience working with cross-functional business stakeholders
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• BS/BA Degree or equivalent with a background

Desirable

• In this role, you will support the Accounts Payable Manager and play a crucial part in the accounting process
• In this role, you'll take the lead in managing our accounts payable process, including booking invoices, coding credit card transactions, and conducting monthly reconciliations
• You will work directly with vendors to maintain strong business relationships and offer support and assistance
• Your work will ensure accuracy and alignment with our policies, keeping us on track with our month-end close timeline
• You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to the development of new processes
• Invoice and Credit Card Processing: Enter, code, and process invoices and credit card charges accurately and in a timely manner
• Vendor Relations: Work with vendors to onboard them and resolve payment inquiries as needed
• Validate policy compliance for bills, credit card charges and expenses filed via expense report against approved purchase requests
• Review and approve expense reports based on the company’s expense report policy
• Manage school payment reimbursements process
• Ensure timely posting of bank account transactions and ensure bank posting completeness on a weekly basis
• Perform month-end duties such as posting journal entries and account reconciliations (Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses, Cash and Banks)
• Handle checks deposit and customer payment application
• Assist in statutory filling
• Support automation efforts in procurement to pay and expense reimbursement process
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Identify process improvement areas, offer solutions and collaborate to drive process implementations
• Perform adhoc projects as necessary
• Assist wth auditor request
• Identify areas for process improvements
• Perform ad hoc projects as necessary