Staff Accountant Full-time Job

End Date: November 24, 2024 (30+ days left to apply)

 

We’re seeking a talented Staff Accountant to join our team. This is a key position where you will support the maintenance of the general ledger by ensuring proper and timely entering and recording of financial transactions in the GL in accordance with IFRS and Company policies.

 

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of all Rewards’ cash accounts with related tasks to include but are not limited to:
  • Daily monitoring and reporting of cash position to CFO
  • Detailed monthly cash flow analysis and period-over-period cash fluctuations
  • Monthly reconciliations, quarterly cash reconciliation summaries and recording of journal entries related to cash and Paypal accounts

 

• Participate in the month-end close processes by performing activities that include, but are not limited to:
  • Reconciliations and recording of journal entries related to intangible and lease related accounts across all Rewards’ business units
  • Reconciliation of fixed asset accounts across all Rewards’ business units, including maintenance of the fixed assets sub-ledger in Oracle
  • Preparation of journal entries related to personnel related accounts such as international payroll, paid time-off, bonuses, and stock compensation
  • Preparation, posting and analysis of operating expense accruals related to bank fees
  • Preparation of annual property tax returns

 

• Ensure that general ledger accounts are resolved and reconciled on a timely basis.  Participate in account reconciliation reviews with management.
• Provide support for quarterly reviews and year-end internal and external audits, including preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual fixed asset and other account analyses
• Assist in the review, documentation and streamlining of necessary internal controls and processes
• Provide accounting support or assist with ad hoc projects as requested

 

Qualifications:

• Strong Excel skills with ability to create pivot tables and perform v-look ups
• Experience with accounting software and the month-end close process, including account reconciliations and analyses
• Balance of both public company experience and start-up/private company environments is highly desirable
• Knowledge of inter-company transactions and corporate accounting and reporting is also highly desirable
• Experience with Oracle or other major ERP is preferred, but not required
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and possess good time management skills
• Results-oriented with attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to perform at high levels in a very fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
• Must be able to work independently or with a team, self-starter, energetic
• Willing to work in a productivity-driven environment with a high volume of workflow
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Reliable and professional

 

Minimum Requirements:

• BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of GL accounting experience

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