Staff Accountant

Summary

Join ZipRecruiter as a Staff Accountant III and play an integral role in the general ledger month-end closing process. You will prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support account analysis, adhering to deadlines. Responsibilities include preparing monthly general ledger reconciliation schedules, bank reconciliations, and staying current on U.S. GAAP changes. You will support internal and external audit requests and assist in internal controls documentation and evaluation. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong financial analysis skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to adapt and re-prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expresses information and ideas clearly
• Problem solves without explicit direction
• Able to receive and incorporate feedback
• Follows best practice methodology
• Understands their area of responsibility
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with platforms such as Netsuite preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan