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The Countsy Staff Accountant is responsible for upholding the Company’s commitment to the Client by focusing on quality in all aspects of delivery. In addition, the Staff Accountant has the skills to meet the objectives of the specific assignment with minimal supervision with occasional guidance and mentoring from other Accountants at a higher level. This position is primarily responsible for performing the day-to-day administrative accounting tasks for multiple Countsy Clients. The Staff Accountant will function as a contributing team member to their assigned team, working with other Staff Accountants, Accounting Managers, Senior Accountants, HR Generalists, Payroll Specialists, and the team’s Controller and Assistant Controller. From time to time, the Staff Accountant may be asked to help with coverage of other team members’ clients. The ideal candidate must be able to work with the designated Startup CFO or Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant for each client, and deliver a timely, and quality service to the Client, while adhering to all appropriate policies and procedures that are GAAP compliant. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and decision making. Assistance may be sought from other Accountants on the client’s Accounting team, or the Assistant Controller/Controller.
Job Responsibility
Process vendor bills and employee expense reports
Distribute customer invoices and perform follow-up collections
Perform Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable reconciliations functions for multiple business entities
Assist in monthly and quarterly close including credit card processing and receipt collections
Effectively communicate with Client, and Countsy staff to understand and document priorities and work status
Manage a high volume of e-mails in multiple client folders to prioritize and complete daily client tasks
Support client and team with timely response to information requests
Prepare and/or assist with annual 1099 reporting
Effectively navigate and utilize the latest cloud-based technology and software programs including Dropbox, NetSuite, Bill.com, Expensify, and AdobeSign to seamlessly provide excellent client service
Perform all necessary administrative responsibilities in a timely manner (e.g. Timesheet and expense report submission, annual review, response to e-mail and voice-mail, forecasting of upcoming availability)
Comply with Countsy policies and procedures
Seek and communicate ways to improve client satisfaction
Take ownership of work and follow tasks through to completion
Use and administer company practices, standards, procedures, tools and methodologies
Requirements
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to reach logical conclusions and applications to client situations
Proficiency with various online business tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
Prior experience with multi-entity or startup clients (strongly recommended)
Ability to manage client inquiries
Direct complaints to relevant team members
Provide technical assistance
Expedite serious issues to management for prompt resolution
Sense of urgency necessary to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines
Desire to work in an environment of continual learning and challenges
Effectively adjust and prioritize new conditions, clients and changing tasks
Accept responsibility for errors, identify corrective measures and controls for non-recurrence
Ability to interact directly with Client’s staff at all management levels, internally with Countsy staff and Startup CFOs and client vendors and contacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Computer Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience is a plus
Minimum of three (3) years as an accounting professional or equivalent experience
Must have prior experience in Accounting and Accounts Payable in a high-volume environment
Experience with software is required, specific platform tool experience is a strong plus
What we offer
Medical (including FSA and HSA offerings)
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off: 18 days
Eight Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)