Newsela

Staff Accountant

Newsela

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $69,000 per year

About the role

  • Contributing to Newsela’s month end close, financial reporting, internal controls process, and continued growth of our accounting operations.
  • Support accounting initiatives from start to finish, playing a hands-on role in areas such as accounts payable, accruals, fixed assets, software capitalization, and financial reporting.
  • Responsible for bank reconciliations, accounts payable processing and 1099 reporting.
  • Maintain expense reporting software, review expense reports, and assist in administering the credit card program.
  • Responsible for the accounting and reporting of fixed assets.
  • Preparation of monthly reconciliations and analysis of all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks including journal entries, the preparation of work papers and other supporting documents.
  • Assist with the building out of internal controls by preparing process documents and identifying process improvements.
  • Assist with other ad hoc projects, and supporting the Finance and Payroll & Benefits functions as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field required
  • At least two years of accounting related experience required
  • Familiarity with NetSuite or other general ledger systems as well as other accounting software systems such as Concur, Bill.com, Ramp
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel is required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts.
  • Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
  • We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
  • Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
  • Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
  • Flexible PTO, 10 company holidays, and a winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
  • Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
  • No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaccounts payableaccrualsfixed assetsbank reconciliationsexpense reportingjournal entriesinternal controlsprocess improvementsmonth-end closing
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationindependenceorganizational skillsattention to detailability to work in fast-paced environment
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting