Corporate Accountant

Summary

Join Instructure as a Corporate Accountant and support the accounting department in various clerical and administrative tasks related to financial recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance. You will facilitate accurate and timely financial statements through monthly accruals, acting as a contact between accounting and internal stakeholders. This role involves implementing process improvements and communicating internal and GAAP principles company-wide. Cross-functional responsibilities include invoice processing, cash entries, and reconciliations. The role offers opportunities for growth and is ideal for a highly organized team player with strong technical accounting skills and effective communication. Future opportunities may include fixed assets management, travel and expense reconciliation, and lease accounting.

Requirements

• Be highly organized with a high attention to detail
• Maintain a positive and respectful team working attitude
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Employ critical thinking and a solution-focused mentality
• Possess excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Be able to multitask and adapt to shifting department and company needs
• Be self-motivated and open to feedback
• Possess excellent time management skills
• Have proficiency in Google Suite products
• Possess strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Be able to uphold GAAP and internal policies
• Have experience in reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Have knowledge of income statement expense coding
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or be pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting with goals for future educational and professional advancement

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks related to financial recordkeeping, reporting and compliance
• Facilitate accurate and timely financial statements through monthly accruals
• Act as a contact between accounting and internal stakeholders to record unbilled expenses at month end
• Implement process improvements and communicate internal and GAAP principles company-wide
• Process invoices
• Make cash entries
• Perform reconciliations
• Conduct training exercises

Preferred Qualifications

Have proficiency in Netsuite (preferred) or comparable accounting system

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program
• Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles
• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual company-wide “Dim the Lights” week in late December, when we encourage everyone to step back and recharge
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
• The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
• Motivosity employee recognition program
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection