Overview
This role involves supporting the monthly financial close process with a focus on investments, treasury, stock-based compensation, cost of goods sold (COGS), employee-related accruals, and inventory. The position requires collaboration with internal teams to ensure accurate accounting data, participation in audits and tax compliance, and driving process improvements and automation within the accounting function.
Note: Candidates must be available to work Eastern Time Zone business hours.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and workpapers for the monthly close.
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline monthly close processes.
- Conduct fluctuation and variance analyses and provide explanations to support accurate financial results.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting data.
- Assist with annual audits and tax compliance data preparation.
- Document internal controls and current accounting processes to ensure repeatability.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and drive automation of routine accounting tasks.
- Support strategic initiatives and projects to enhance company growth and scalability.
- Perform other accounting initiatives and ad hoc projects as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA designation or actively working towards CPA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including prior public accounting experience.
- Experience at a Big 4 firm in audit or tax and industry experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software such as NetSuite, Oracle, or Workday preferred.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in performing duties.
- Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Positive, flexible, and proactive attitude with willingness to assist wherever needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the interview process.
Location
This position requires availability during Eastern Time Zone business hours. Remote or onsite location details will be discussed with candidates during the hiring process.