Intermediate Accountant

Symend; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Symend is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join its growing accounting team in the United States. The role emphasizes financial accounting, reporting, and process improvements to support growth.

You will collaborate across functional teams to ensure accurate month-end close and compliance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and NetSuite.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Accounts Payable clerk to verify vendor invoices and employee expenses.
• Prepare and file sales tax and GST returns for Canada.
• Prepare biweekly cash flow reports to monitor cash on hand and aid cash forecasting.
• Assist Accounts Receivable activities including client onboarding, reviewing contracts and invoicing, and managing outstanding balances.
• Coordinate month-end closing, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, cost allocations, and accruals.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Support external audits by providing documentation.
• Drive process improvements and automation in accounting, leveraging technology and AI.
• Support accounting team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects.
• Assist with budget vs actual reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job purpose

The Intermediate Accountantassumes a pivotal role within our accounting department, taking on increased responsibilities in financial accounting and reporting processes. With a focus onoptimizingefficiency and accuracy, this position contributes to the development and implementation of accounting strategies and initiatives to support the company's growth trajectory.

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate withAccounts Payableclerk, including verifyingaccuracyof vendor invoices and employee expenses.

• Prepareand filesales taxand GSTreturnfor Canada.

• Prepare biweekly cash flow reports tomonitorcash on hand,assistin the projection ofcash inflows andoutflowsandproposetransfers to address cash demands.

• AssistAccounts Receivable activities, includingclient onboarding,reviewing ofcontracts and clientinvoicing,and managing outstanding balances.

• Coordinate month-end closing procedures, preparing journal entries,reconciliations,costallocationsand accruals for various accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Analyze financial data and provide insights to stakeholders,identifyingtrends, variances, and areas for improvement.

• Supportduring external audits,assistingwithrequestsand providing necessary documentation and explanations.

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function,leveragingtechnologyand AIto enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Support members of the accounting teamand provide guidance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and initiatives,leveragingfinancialexpertiseto achieve organizationalobjectives.

• Assistwith preparing Budget Vs Actual reporting.

Qualifications, Abilities, and Skills Required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or financerequired.

Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in professional accounting roles.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Proficiencyin accounting principles and financial reporting requirements, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data andprovideactionable insights.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues and implement solutions proactively.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a drive for continuous improvement and excellence.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and experience with accounting software.Netsuiteexperience is an asset.

• Knowledge of US GAAP principles preferred.

Working conditions

• Open office environment / Remote opportunity available

Direct reports

• N/A