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Summary:
ZipRecruiter is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant III that possesses solid communication, organizational and analytical skills. This position will be an integral part of the general ledger close and will report to the Manager, Accounting. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong financial analysis skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that seeks to improve existing processes as we scale our business while collaborating with Legal, Product, FP&A, and Technology to serve as a trusted liaison in cross functional capacities.
Key Focuses:
- Play an integral role in the general ledger month end closing process, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting account analysis with an emphasis on adhering to deadlines
- Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliation schedules by reviewing the general ledger activity and obtaining a full understanding of the account activity to support month-end reported balances
- Prepare journal entries and assist in month-end close processes in various accounting areas including, but not limited to fixed assets, professional fees, revenue reconciliations, customer credit cards payments and related chargeback disputes
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, including foreign currency denominated accounts
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, streamline workflows and leverage automation tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the general ledger function
- Stay current on changes to U.S. GAAP such as accounting standards updates and have an in-depth understanding of current standards
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Assist in documentation, evaluation and monitoring of internal controls
- Ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant accounting work experience
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Experience with accounting platforms such as NetSuite
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA certification
- Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
- Familiarity with process improvement and automation tools
As part of our team you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits package
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
The US base pay for this full-time position is $67,500-$85,000.
Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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