Role Description
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for:
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Preparing and posting journal entries and performing balance sheet reconciliations, which may include cash, prepaids, fixed assets, payroll, accrued liabilities, accounts payable, and other month-end accruals.
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Assisting in preparing and reconciling intercompany activities across multiple global subsidiaries.
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Assisting with tax, statutory, and regulatory compliance activities, including coordinating with external advisors as needed.
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Assisting with the monthly and quarterly close process, including meeting close timelines and documenting explanations for variances.
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Reviewing expenses to ensure alignment with budgets, controls, and GL coding.
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Supporting budget-to-actual analysis by identifying and explaining unusual fluctuations or deviations.
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Supporting audit preparation, including gathering support, responding to auditor requests, and maintaining proper documentation.
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Helping maintain accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and financial data.
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Assisting with ongoing process improvements, documentation, and internal controls as the company scales.
Qualifications
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Solid grounding in accounting principles.
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Eager to deepen experience in a SaaS or technology-driven environment.
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Comfortable working with the chart of accounts, preparing reconciliations, and understanding how transactions flow through financial statements.
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Experience with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite or other ERP systems), Excel, and month-end close processes is strongly preferred.
Requirements
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Pro-active, self-starter with the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload.
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Ability to navigate uncertainty and shifting conditions with confidence and resilience.
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Strong communication skills, especially in a remote environment.
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Experience with communicating across many time zones and globally would be an asset.
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Excited to grow a career in accounting and motivated by continuous improvement.
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Collaborative, humble, and fun to work with.
Benefits
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Collaborative work environment focused on learning and growth.
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Tenacious approach to serving clients and partners.
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Focus on winning and accomplishing important tasks first.
Company Description
Algo is a SaaS-based supply chain intelligence platform that unites the power of AI with human creativity to form a single source of truth for cross-collaboration. Backed by Armitage Associates, Integrity Growth Partners, and Plymouth Growth Partners, Algo has secured clients such as Microsoft, Meta, Sony, Walmart, and JB Hi Fi.