Staff Accountant

Summary

Join ConnectWise as a Staff Accountant and contribute to the month-end closure of multiple legal entities. You will be responsible for journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, financial reporting, and special projects. This role involves partnering with Finance teams to perform complex general accounting activities using hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of US GAAP. You will support finance teams, research and analyze data, prepare journal entries, perform month-end close activities, and review accounting practices. The position also includes developing internal controls, recommending process improvements, and leading the development of finance solutions. Success requires strong analytical, communication, and technical skills.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently on projects and processes with general supervision
• Practical knowledge of applicable work area
• Ability to situationally adapt and understand new technology/processes as per business requirements
• Highly detail oriented, organized, and excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to effectively communicate through phone and email is required
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with ERP and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Finance teams, with a high attention to detail
• Researches, analyzes, and documents findings
• May influence others within the Controllership & Accounting team through the explanation of facts, policies, and practices
• Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of intricate journal entries to the general ledger for multiple different functional currency entities
• Performs month end close related journal entries, account reconciliation, and analysis for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports
• Reviews and documents accounting practices and procedures
• Develops, documents, and monitors a proper system of internal controls to ensure timely and accurate record keeping
• Enforces, controls, and educates on related processes, procedures, and approvals
• Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity and processes
• Leads the analysis, requirement, development, design, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of finance solutions for business general ledger processes, ranging from medium to large in size
• Develops and maintains the knowledge of all accounting related software applications
• Provides support and assistance for external financial statement audits
• Performs tasks at the highest level of accuracy and efficiency in accordance with US GAAP and organizational policies

Preferred Qualifications

NetSuite knowledge

Benefits

• Onsite/Hybrid/Remote depending on location
• 0-10% travel may be required