Accountant, GL
Workiva
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $68,000 - $108,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Prepares for month and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical review, utilizing accounting knowledge
- Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and conformance of accounting transactions to departmental, organizational, and compliance policies and standards
- Performs activities within a public company's internal control environment, in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to maintain organizational compliance
- Manages stakeholder requests, researching and responding to complex inquiries, and escalating as necessary
- Applies strong accounting knowledge, acumen, and technical expertise
- Collaborates with business partners to understand new activities and provide financial guidance
- Supports internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations
- Participates in special projects, including initiatives for process improvement
- Undertakes additional tasks to contribute to the team's overall objectives and key results
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field
- 2+ years of general accounting experience
- An associate's degree in accounting with 3-6 years of significant progressive experience in accounting would be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
- CPA certified or equivalent
- Public accounting experience
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and internal controls
- Proficient in accounting software (Blackline, BNA, Coupa, Intacct, Workiva, or Workday experience preferred)
- Advanced computer skills (Google and/or MS Office suites), including spreadsheet data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach, keen attention to detail, and critical thinking
- Excellent communication (written, verbal, and listening) and collaborative skills for effective interaction with diverse personalities internally and externally
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet goals and targets
- Self-motivated with a propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
journal entriesaccount reconciliationsanalytical reviewgeneral accounting principlesinternal controlsdata analysisprocess improvementfinancial guidancestakeholder managementaudit support
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcritical thinkingcommunication skillscollaborative skillsorganizational skillstime management skillsindependenceself-motivation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in BusinessCPA certificationassociate's degree in accounting