Perform key aspects of the monthly and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analysis, ensuring close deadlines are met.
Prepare internal financial statements and management reports on both a cash basis and accrual basis, in accordance with established accounting policies.
Prepare and support firm payroll, including review of timesheets, commissions/bonuses, accruals, and payroll-related journal entries.
Support accurate multi-state payroll processing and related compliance requirements, including reconciliation of payroll taxes, benefits, and deductions, in coordination with Accounting leadership and payroll providers.
Maintain and follow documented accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating processes, and identify and recommend updates as needed.
Utilize and support cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online) and related applications such as Bill.com.
Collaborate with Accounting leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting for payroll, expenses, revenue recognition, and related processes.
Prepare routine ad hoc financial analyses and reporting to support ongoing management and operational needs.
Gather, organize, and analyze financial and operational data for surveys, reporting, and compliance requests, leveraging advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups) to prepare accurate and well-supported deliverables.
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and automation; assist with implementation.
Provide guidance, training, and technical support to staff accountants.
Support compliance-adjacent activities, including preparation of supporting schedules for required filings.
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive firm financial and employee information.
Assist Accounting leadership with special projects and system initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or private industry.
CPA license preferred, or active progress toward CPA certification.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting processes.
Proficiency in Sage Intacct and/or QuickBooks, with experience using cloud-based accounting and expense management applications such as Bill.com.
Strong Excel skills, including experience using spreadsheets to gather, organize, and analyze data for reporting and compliance purposes.
Demonstrated ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accounting staff.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders at various levels.

Benefits

401(k) plan with profit sharing
Employer-supported medical coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Student loan repayment
Generous PTO
Flexible working arrangements
Career development culture

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

journal entriesaccrualsaccount reconciliationsvariance analysisfinancial statementspayroll processingGAAPExcelfinancial analysisprocess improvements

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsprofessional judgmentcommunication skillsmentoringtime managementcollaborationproblem-solvingtraining

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA licenseprogress toward CPA certification