Accounting Manager

Summary

Join MagicSchool, a leading generative AI platform for teachers, as their Accounting Manager. This newly created role reports directly to the VP of Finance and involves hands-on accounting work, overseeing a Staff Accountant, and managing all accounting-related issues. You will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and supervising the general ledger process. The position requires a CPA and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, along with significant accounting experience and supervisory experience. MagicSchool offers a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited PTO, 100% employer-covered health insurance, a wellness stipend, 401(k) match, and vision/dental insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA required
• A minimum of 4-7 years accounting experience
• A thorough understanding of financial reporting and a general ledger structure
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with general ledger and other accounting systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting function
• Be the primary owner of accounting & financial reporting
• Supervise and coordinate the general ledger, month-end close and internal reporting process, including ownership of ongoing reconciliations, roll-forwards, schedules, etc
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting memos to support accounting positions (for example, Revenue recognition)
• Be a joint owner of general ledger system (currently Quickbooks). Assist in any future systems enhancement, implementations, or software migration
• Monitor and analyze monthly / quarterly operating results. Prepare outputs for internal teams
• Oversee and manage the Staff Accountant’s work
• Assist VP Finance with preparation of annual audits
• Oversee tax compliance (state & local, sales tax, VAT, etc.) and tax system management (currently Avalara)
• Respond to inquiries from other company-wide managers regarding the financial results and special reporting requests
• Develop and maintain internal controls procedures across all accounting systems
• Support any other ad-hoc internal financial analyses
• Play an active role in other aspects of finance & accounting: banking / treasury, risk / insurance, financing, tax, financial planning, investor relations, etc
• Assist in development and implementation of new accounting processes or procedures
• Be able to supervise a growing team in the future and ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years supervisory experience
• Public accounting experience

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 100% employer covered health insurance
• A wellness stipend
• A 401(k) match
• Vision/dental insurance