Staff Accountant - Now Hiring
Estimated Pay | $39 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Albany, NY 12201 Albany, New York |
About this job
Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) helps enterprises thrive in a world of change with SAFe, the most trusted system for learning and practicing agile ways of working. Together, SAFe Studio and the Scaled Agile Framework provide everything individuals and teams need to link evolving strategy and execution. SAFe works by building a culture of resiliency that engages employees and focuses on customers so organizations can work with agility. Backed by a global network of partners and community of professionals, SAFe promotes collaboration so today’s leaders can build a better future.
Based in Boulder, Colorado, SAI is a member of the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement. Through this program, SAI contributes to the local community and seeks to inspire and encourage other companies to the same purpose.
Job DescriptionOverview of Position
In our new position of Staff Accountant, you will have the opportunity to take on a wide range of challenging accounting and tax responsibilities while learning to work in an Agile environment. Your duties will include executing general accounting tasks such as accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaids, journal entries, and reconciliations. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and challenging environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Ensure accurate and timely financial month-end close activities as directed
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and other financial records
- Prepare journal entries and ensure that there is adequate supporting documentation and proper coding
- Track and record monthly fixed assets ledger
- Active role in monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Assist with annual financial and 401K audits
- Maintain Accounts Receivable collections process, including communication with customers and sales reps on past due balances
- Assist with VAT registrations and filings
- Respond to customer inquiries and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner, which may include working with various internal departments
- Assist with process and system improvement projects
- Assist with ad hoc projects, research, and the annual audit as necessary
A successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
- 2+ years of general ledger accounting, tax preparation, auditing or financial reporting experience
- Experience in settings that require critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- NetSuite, Salesforce, Concur and advanced Excel skills preferred
- Must have a demonstrated ability to work well in a team and with people in other functions, to multitask and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times as this position will be exposed to highly sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to work both independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to excel and adapt in a fast paced, always changing, team-oriented environment
- Must pay high attention to detail and be able to process a high volume of information quickly and accurately
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with multiple departments
- Strong capability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Must be held accountable for agreed upon deliverables and timelines
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets