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Job Description
Accounting Specialist
Austin, TX
- Hybrid Remote: Mon and Fri (remote); Tues-Thurs (in-office)
THE POSITION:
Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as an Accounting Specialist. Your critical role in the accounting department is performing various financial and accounting duties including completing monthly close processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring the accuracy of our financial statements, other duties include but are not limited to:
- Monthly close processes, journal entries, and financial statement analysis.
- Assist with financial reporting.
- Perform variance analysis to identify trends and provide insight.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Perform tactical accounting functions, including accounts payable, to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices;
- Backup accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll functions when needed.
- Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as lookups, sumifs, and pivot tables, to manipulate large data sets for reporting purposes.
- Update weekly and monthly financial reports for distribution.
- Assist with the documentation and maintenance of accounting policies & procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- At least 7 years of full cycle accounting experience; or a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with at least 3 years of experience.
- Experience with monthly close processes and financial reporting packages, including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Full-cycle accounting experience preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- Willingness to perform tactical accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to apply them to assignments and interactions with consultants and team members.
- Displays a high level of self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple assignments, and thrives in a deadline-oriented environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
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