Senior Staff Accountant, FuturePlan

Overview

This role involves assisting with the general ledger month-end close process for the FuturePlan business segment. Responsibilities include preparing and reconciling balance sheets and income statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, providing audit support, and partnering with management to support financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities related to expenses, including preparation and review of expense-related journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications; serve as the primary expense contact.
• Support other aspects of the FuturePlan monthly close, including ancillary revenue accruals, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements.
• Prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, conduct account fluctuation analyses, and investigate variances.
• Prepare and analyze monthly profit and loss statements and balance sheet reports.
• Support external audit activities by preparing supporting schedules and responding to audit inquiries as needed.
• Develop and maintain clear and complete narrative documentation for accounting processes, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP; research technical accounting guidance and draft accounting memos as required.
• Lead and contribute to special projects supporting management and broader finance initiatives.
• Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to track, analyze, and explain revenues and expenses.
• Proactively identify accounting issues and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial reporting.
• Protect, secure, and properly handle all confidential data to prevent unauthorized access, improper transmission, or unapproved disclosure.
• Support the professional development of accounting team members, including co-ops and interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, including industry accounting or a combination of public and industry accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively within tight timeframes and meet deadlines.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Additional Information for Remote Positions

• An uninterrupted workspace during business hours is required.
• Internet speed of 25 Mbps or better is necessary.

Location

Remote (with requirements as noted above).