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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations, with a strong ability to manage month-end close processes and prepare audit-ready financial statements. Proficient in payroll processing and tax regulations, with excellent analytical and communication skills to collaborate with senior leadership and external auditors.
Highest-signal resume keywords
GAAP ExpertiseMonth-End Close ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationPayroll Processing SoftwareCPA Certification
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Hard Skills
Journal EntriesAccrualsAdjusting EntriesBalance Sheet ReconciliationTax CalculationsFinancial AnalysisInternal ControlsClose-Cycle Process ImprovementsAudit SupportFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelNetSuitePayroll Processing Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA
Industry Keywords
Financial RegulationsCompliance StandardsAccounting PoliciesAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFixed AssetsPayrollSIPCommission ReconciliationsMulti-State Tax Registrations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
- Maintain the integrity and GAAP classification of the general ledger
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare audited financial statements, related schedules, management analyses, and monthly expense reporting
- Serve as a primary contact for external auditors and lead audit support
- Enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Implement close-cycle process improvements
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset, payroll, SIP, and commission reconciliations and processing
- Research and document accounting positions on non-routine transactions
- Manage federal, state, and local tax calculations, remittances, and multi-state tax registrations
- Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, and senior leadership
- Share technical knowledge and help onboard accounting staff
- Report to the VP of Finance & Controller
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced working knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and compliance standards
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing software and strong working knowledge of payroll tax regulations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications; NetSuite preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting complex financial information to senior leadership and external auditors
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting
- Demonstrated experience owning the month-end close and preparing audit-ready financial statements
- CPA strongly preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays
- Competitive benefits package
