Edtech.com's Summary

NovoEd, Inc. is hiring a Sr. Accountant. The role involves managing all aspects of accounting operations, such as performing monthly and quarterly close processes, processing journal entries, and preparing payroll and related reconciliations. The Sr. Accountant will also be responsible for creating invoices, assisting with tax filings, and working on system and process improvements across the finance department.

Highlights

Manage monthly and quarterly close processes including accounts receivables/payables and payroll.
Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
Create and manage customer invoices and assist with tax filings like sales tax and 1099 reporting.
Required experience includes 4-6 years in general ledger, payroll, and month-end close responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with software like QuickBooks Online, Netsuite, and Expensify beneficial.
CPA licensure or intent to pursue is highly preferred.
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for management.

Sr. Accountant Full Description

Who Are You?

NovoEd is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This is a highly visible role that provides an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground level of a high-growth start-up and have a true impact on the business. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, a clear communicator, good with systems, and continuously looks for process improvements.

This role will be very hands-on and play an integral part in all aspects of accounting operations with opportunities to work on various projects as we scale. The Senior Accountant should enjoy a fast-paced environment, be a team player, proactive, and have the ability to prioritize individual and team objectives. This individual will be reporting to our Finance Manager.

What Will You Do?

Performing the monthly and quarterly close processes, including:
- Accounts Receivables and Payables
- Payroll
- Fixed Assets and Prepaids
- Cash Management and Bank Recons
- Accruals
Processing journal entries.
Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll. Set up and maintain employee records in the payroll system. Prepare related journal entries and reconcile payroll-related GL accounts.
Create and send out customer invoices, collect customer invoices, and meet with the Financial Manager regularly to discuss past due invoices and expected payments.
Assist with various tax and compliance filings, including sales tax,1099 reporting, and benefits compliance testing.
Help document, implement, and maintain appropriate accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
Identify opportunities for process improvements; suggest and implement improvements to scale and automate manual procedures and computations. Assist with systems implementation and automation efforts across the finance department.
Prepare monthly reporting packages for Management.
Prepare quantitative and qualitative variance analysis and report monthly and quarterly for presentation to management.
Assist in the review of customer contracts and determining appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
Administer the following systems: Expensify (for employee expense reimbursements), Bills.com (A/P), TriNet (payroll/employee records), Fidelity (401K contribution deposits).
Special projects, reports, and analyses on an ad-hoc basis as assigned by management.

What Skills Are Needed For This Role?

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
4-6 years of experience required, including general ledger, payroll, AP/Accruals, and month-end close responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606.
CPA (active or intending to pursue licensure) is highly preferred.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong drive to grow and succeed.
Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or Netsuite, Box/DropBox, Bill.com, TriNet, and/or Expensify is a plus.
Strong knowledge in Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working in a high-growth start-up environment, which can be fast-paced and deadline-driven.
Strong multi-tasking skills and flexibility to switch from one task/project to another quickly.

Why Will You Love NovoEd?

A collaborative work environment
Fun remote collaborative events, such as virtual interactive classes, happy hours, and more!
Company sponsored Professional Development
Paid parental leave for parents
Flexible vacation days
Comprehensive health care coverage
Phone bill and internet reimbursements (Yes! Your personal phone bill!)

NovoEd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Original Job Description

Who Are You?

What Will You Do?

Performing the monthly and quarterly close processes, including:
- Accounts Receivables and Payables
- Payroll
- Fixed Assets and Prepaids
- Cash Management and Bank Recons
- Accruals
Processing journal entries.
Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll. Set up and maintain employee records in the payroll system. Prepare related journal entries and reconcile payroll-related GL accounts.
Create and send out customer invoices, collect customer invoices, and meet with the Financial Manager regularly to discuss past due invoices and expected payments.
Assist with various tax and compliance filings, including sales tax,1099 reporting, and benefits compliance testing.
Help document, implement, and maintain appropriate accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
Identify opportunities for process improvements; suggest and implement improvements to scale and automate manual procedures and computations. Assist with systems implementation and automation efforts across the finance department.
Prepare monthly reporting packages for Management.
Prepare quantitative and qualitative variance analysis and report monthly and quarterly for presentation to management.
Assist in the review of customer contracts and determining appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
Administer the following systems: Expensify (for employee expense reimbursements), Bills.com (A/P), TriNet (payroll/employee records), Fidelity (401K contribution deposits).
Special projects, reports, and analyses on an ad-hoc basis as assigned by management.

What Skills Are Needed For This Role?

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
4-6 years of experience required, including general ledger, payroll, AP/Accruals, and month-end close responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606.
CPA (active or intending to pursue licensure) is highly preferred.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong drive to grow and succeed.
Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or Netsuite, Box/DropBox, Bill.com, TriNet, and/or Expensify is a plus.
Strong knowledge in Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working in a high-growth start-up environment, which can be fast-paced and deadline-driven.
Strong multi-tasking skills and flexibility to switch from one task/project to another quickly.

Why Will You Love NovoEd?

A collaborative work environment
Fun remote collaborative events, such as virtual interactive classes, happy hours, and more!
Company sponsored Professional Development
Paid parental leave for parents
Flexible vacation days
Comprehensive health care coverage
Phone bill and internet reimbursements (Yes! Your personal phone bill!)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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