Staff Accountant
PeopleConnect is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our award-winning team to support our People Search division. This position reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager for PeopleConnect. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Staff Accountant who is ready to take the helm of our largest business unit to propel the success of our growing team.Sound interesting? If so, read on!Why Join Our Team?People Search is an award-winning web development division in our PeopleConnect portfolio that services over one million customers nationwide.
Our cutting-edge technology connects, informs and protects people — both online and off. Our websites are consistently ranked in the top 500 top traffic sites in the US. Our products have been featured on the Discovery Channel, Mashable, Vice, Entrepreneur, Business Insider — and even made a cameo in a Disney animated comedy! A pioneer of new ideas, we’re constantly looking to develop and deploy innovative strategies and solutions. Our people and culture are second to none: we’re innovative, creative, collaborative, and talented. Together — we work magic!Our dog-friendly office includes complimentary snacks, beverages and crazy-good perks (free onsite gym, cold brew coffee and kombucha on tap, company-paid lunches, offsite team events, and more)!We offer very competitive salary + generous bonus package, 100% company paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for all employees, UNLIMITED vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Student Loan Repayment Program, 529 Education Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, subsidized Dependent Care, Training/Education Reimbursement, Paid Parking and 401k Plan with Company Match, Pet Insurance, Employee Referral Rewards…and more! Check us outhere!Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
- Accurately reconcile various bank accounts and credit cards.
- Monitor and control expenses to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.
- Categorize GL transactions with the proper account, department, and subsidiary coding.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams to obtain missing documentation, clarify coding issues, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain and troubleshoot the expense receipt management software (e.g., Expensify), ensuring receipt compliance and assisting with policy enforcement across departments.
- Prepare and file monthly Sales Tax Returns.
- Assist with A/P when necessary
- Reconcile multi-company accounts and assist with financial reporting and timely month-end close procedures by the designated deadlines.
- Record monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations of several General Ledger accounts, including cash, credit cards, prepaid expenses, and various accruals.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and supporting schedules.
- Research and resolve any discrepancies; book adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Document recurring processes clearly and suggest improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, or automation where possible.
- Contribute to special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Controller.
- Take proactive ownership of assigned tasks and collaborate with the accounting team to ensure deadlines are consistently met, particularly during close cycles and audit support.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
- High proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, vlookups, and formulas) is required.
- 1-3 years of directly related accounting experience, with a rapidly-growing company is preferred.
- High proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, vlookups, and formulas) is required.
- Solid experience with GL reconciliations, knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience using accounting software; knowledge of Netsuite and Expensify is a plus.
- Superb accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and team-oriented with a desire to consistently meet goals and deadlines.
- Highly accountable and organized, with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Discretion to maintain confidentiality and privacy of operational and financial results.
- Flexibility in hours as required for deliverable deadlines.
Salary Range:Min: $74,200Mid: $82,100Max: $90,900The pay range reflects the salary amount the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position. It is not a guarantee of actual compensation or a specific payment amount to any candidate. The actual compensation will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, a particular candidate’s experience and qualifications.The Company's Applicant and Worker Privacy Notice can be found here.PeopleConnect is an equal opportunity employer.Local area candidates are encouraged to apply, and please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship, visa transfer, or corp-corp arrangements.Note for Principal Agencies - Principal agents should not forward resumes to PeopleConnect, as we will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume
74200.00 To 90900.00 (USD) Annually
