Accountant

Crimson Education; Auckland; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global EdTech startup is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial operations across multiple entities. This role involves full book accounting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for process improvement. Join a rapidly growing team that values flexibility, continuous learning, and personal development. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for advancement, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the education sector. If you're ready to contribute to transforming lives through education, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible working environment

$1000 individual training budget

Psychologist on staff

Insightful workshops

Opportunities for internal promotions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, particularly in GL and AP.
• Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting, including GL and financial reporting.
• Process payroll and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Accounting

General Ledger

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Accounting/Finance tertiary background

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

Salesforce

Netsuite

Job description

Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives?

Crimson Education is a Series C, global EdTech startup founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalized education and technology, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. We’re now in 28 markets and have an ambitious team of 700 that’s rapidly expanding across the globe. Our tech platform connects 3000 tutors/mentors to students aiming to achieve admission and scholarships to top universities or their dream career pathway.

Our Vision

Building the World’s Leaders of Tomorrow.

Our Mission

Creating the Education System for the 22nd Century.

Hiring Location

Auckland, Singapore, Malaysia (Remote).

Accountant

What this role is responsible for:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, ownership of the day-to-day accounting across a number of Crimson entities. This includes, but is not limited to:

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

1. Full book accounting for Crimson entities/ subsidiaries - perform journal entry bookings to maintain the GL, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
2. Perform monthly and year-end close procedures including P&L review and analysis.
3. Perform monthly reconciliations (eg. Bank Recon, Balance Sheet Recon).
4. Assistance with annual audit and any financial statement preparation.
5. VAT/ Tax Filing & Reporting.

Accounts Receivable

1. Process incoming customer payments and reconcile customer accounts.
2. Track and manage accounts receivable aging, escalating aged amounts for corrective action.

Accounts Payable

1. Process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements accurately and timely, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
2. Manage vendor relationships, including communication and resolving inquiries.

Payroll

1. With the assistance from payroll providers, process payroll accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
2. Process payroll journals in the accounting system.

Other Duties

1. Adhere to internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
2. Assist with ad-hoc projects/ tasks as assigned.
3. Contribute to process improvement to uplift Finance function.

What success looks like:

1. Accurate & timely payment of contractors/ vendors/ employees.
2. Accurate & timely month end close for each entity.
3. Supporting wider Finance team in reporting and operational deliverables.

What skills and experience you’ll need:

1. At least 3 years of experience in Accounting (General Ledger/ Accounts Payable).
2. Accounting/Finance tertiary background.
3. Experience with accounting software eg. MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce and Netsuite.
4. Highly-motivated individual with process improvement mindset.
5. Highly-organised with the ability to follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.
6. Detail-oriented and ability to manage complex administrative systems/ processes.
7. Strong interpersonal & communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with internal/external stakeholders at all levels.
8. Problem-solver who takes ownership of delivering solutions.
9. Curious & committed to continuous learning & improvement.

Why work for Crimson?

1. Rapidly growing start up, with a flexible working environment where you will be empowered to structure how you work.
2. Limitless development and exposure - our internal promotions/role changes made up 33% of all recruitment last year.
3. $1000 individual training budget per year, we love to ‘Level Up’ (it’s one of our core values)!
4. Psychologist on staff.
5. Insightful fireside chats and workshops to help support our high performing and ambitious team.
6. Radical Candor is a feedback approach we live by.
7. We’re a global player with 28 markets (and growing) across the globe. Most roles have the option to work from one of our many offices or remotely!

If you're passionate about growing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and want to work with cutting-edge technology then we'd love to hear from you!

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