Role Description
The Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable manages all aspects of day-to-day and month-end close related accounting operations, including, but not limited to:
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Accounts payable corporate credit cards transaction management
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Accruals
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Reconciliations
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Flux Analysis
All responsibilities need to be performed in a timely and accurate manner, utilizing judgment, discretion, and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with direct accounts payable experience.
You Will:
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Independently manage the accounts payable operations, including management of AP inbox, vendor onboarding, vendor inquiries, and preparation of AP reconciliations.
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Support month-end close processes by researching and ensuring vendor invoices are properly coded & approved per accounting policies in the billing system, with appropriate support for processing.
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Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to assess the appropriateness and accuracy of accounting accruals and book accruals accordingly.
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Review corporate credit card coding, ensuring all transactions are posted to the correct general ledger.
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Apply critical thinking skills to the review process, ensuring only expenses that are compliant with corporate credit card policies are posted.
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Independently review employee reimbursements, communicate with employees and managers to determine the validity and coding accuracy.
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Utilize discretion and professional judgment to resolve coding issues.
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Complete reconciliations for the month-end close process, including assisting with completing account reconciliations and preparing/posting manual journal entries, in a timely and accurate manner.
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Use root cause analysis to resolve any vendor balance discrepancies.
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Independently review the work performed by the outsourced offshore accounting team, provide feedback, create new work streams and training instructions for the outsourced accounting team as needed.
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Design and implement scalable processes to enhance accounting operationsβ operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
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Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects and resolve issues arising from daily accounting operations processes.
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Utilize professional expertise to develop and implement standard operating procedures related to accounting operations.
Qualifications
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5+ Years of experience in an accounts payable function, preferably in a fast-paced/public company environment.
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BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
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Experience with managing vendor portfolio balances over $1B annually.
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Advanced Excel Skills required.
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Netsuite, BILL(.com), Brex, Coupa experience preferred.
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Top-level critical thinking and analytical skills.
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Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and take ownership of work products.
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Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-growing environment with frequently changing priorities.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Must be proficient in the use of a spreadsheet (MS Excel and Google), word processing (MS Word and Google).
Benefits
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Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles.
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Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days.
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Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave.
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Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
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401k benefits with employer matching contribution.
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Offsite team retreats.