Senior Accountant
Flockjay
In this role, you’ll report to our CEO, work closely with other team leads, and be fully remote.
What You’ll Do
- Support global month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Assist with the development and implementation of new systems and internal controls that meet Flockjay’s business growth and culture
- Facilitate accounting team’s commitment to timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP and compliance internationally
- Maintain the cash records for the company; reconcile all cash accounts with bank-provided information, including credit card transactions with reports from those agencies
- Assist in evaluation and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures
- Proactively identify issues and areas for improvement within the current close process and implement process improvements
- Assist with preparation of material as required for the board of directors
- Provide a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners
- Well versed in multiple areas of accounting
- Perform other ad-hoc projects and analyses as directed by management
- Assist with the interim and annual audit and tax filings
What You’ll Bring
- Experience — you have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and industry, preferred)
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
- Team-mindset — you have the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
- Proactivity — you’re motivated by the opportunity to deliver genuine value to our students and build this business, and you’re willing to dive right in!
- Adaptability — things change quickly and you’ll need to keep up!
- Belief – you believe in what Flockjay is doing to democratize education & access
- Grit – you’re willing to take initiative and work autonomously knowing you have the full support of the team
- Organizational Skills – you’re able to juggle multiple initiatives with ease while maintaining excellent writing, communication, and documentation
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Experience with Quickbooks preferred
- Previous experience at a scaling startup is a plus and public accounting preferred
- BA/BS degree in accounting or similar