Staff Accountant

Summary

Join Turnitin's Accounting Team as a Staff Accountant and play a vital role in maintaining general ledgers, balance sheet account reconciliations, and supporting other accounting functions. You will be involved in the month-end close process, working with teams across multiple time zones. This position requires a part-qualified accounting designation (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), advanced Excel skills, and experience with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred). You will contribute to process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiencies. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and offers a competitive total rewards package including generous time off, health and wellness programs, and a remote-centric culture.

Requirements

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with Accounting & Finance experience in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on exposure to accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Strong written and oral communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills and relationship building
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and manage workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines with follow-through and minimal supervision
• Self-starter and proactive thinker

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of general ledger and associated accounting of Turnitin’s US & International Entities
• Assisting in Turnitin’s Year End Audits
• Working with Turnitin’s Tax Team to ensure deliverables of VAT and Corporate Tax Reporting
• Preparation of monthly journal entries and reconciliations for all non-revenue related G/L accounts
• Reconciliation of cash accounts during the month end close ensuring all cash activity is properly reflected in the General Ledger
• Ensuring accuracy over Prepayments and Accruals at Month End
• Posting of Payroll Journals
• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items
• Preparation of detailed Variance Analysis reports for management review
• Assist with support to internal customers including ad-hoc financial analysis, and special projects
• Participation in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures
• Assisting in Cash Management and Cash Forecasting

Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 4 Self-Care Days per year
• National Holidays*
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*