Staff Accountant
Amino
Accounting & Finance
Multiple locations · California, USA · Oregon, USA · Nevada, USA · Washington, USA · Texas, USA · Arizona, USA
Posted on Aug 23, 2024
Your Role at MediaLab
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role plays a crucial role in all day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accuracy in all financial records, data entry, analyzing financial data, preparing financial statements/reports, and ensuring compliance internally and externally. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential for success in this position.
Please note that we are currently only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and reside in the states of California, Oregon, Nevada, Washington State, Arizona, or Texas. Applicants outside of these locations will not be eligible for this position.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in maintaining general ledger accounts and performing end-of-month close activities to ensure conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and to support internal reporting objectives.
- Responsible for financial accounting records from general ledger through preparation and verification of financial statements.
- Perform regular bank and general ledger account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Support the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Manage prepaid assets ensuring proper recognition and expense of amounts.
- Maintain the Fixed Assets sub-ledger, including processing additions and reviewing classification of monthly activity and recording entries for depreciation, asset disposals, and other necessary adjustments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall financial goals.
- Contribute to process improvements and system implementations.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.
- Assists with tax filings and responds to requests from tax preparers.
- Assist in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Searching For
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems is required (preferably NetSuite).Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience (can include internships).Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- This position requires the candidate to work from the office periodically.
