Staff Accountant
Company Description
At Higher Logic, engagement happens here. As the industry-leading, human-focused engagement platform we deliver powerful online communities and communication tools to organizations looking to build, retain, and grow their member or customer base. We’re obsessed with engagement and, with over 13 years of experience in the industry, we’ve got it down to a science. We are a global company with offices throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. We serve more than 3,000 customers, representing over 350,000 online communities with over 200 million users across 42 countries worldwide.
Our team is a thriving community of authentic people with diverse experiences and perspectives. We are honest and genuine and believe that sharing ideas and feedback openly helps us to be successful. We believe that diversity and empathy bring us #AllTogether to make us stronger. We learn from failure and successes because both help us to grow and learn. We strive to understand the why behind our actions and bring our best selves to work every day.
Higher Logic is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team, reporting directly to the Controller. We are seeking a candidate with strong knowledge of GAAP and knowledge of accounting functions from a detailed and big-picture perspective. The Staff Accountant will be heavily involved in accounts payable, month-end close and audits as well as perform bank and trial balance reconciliations, including fixed assets and Prepaids/Accruals.
The Staff Accountant should be a self-starter in nature. This person enjoys taking initiative, driving process improvement, and embraces teamwork. The Staff Accountant is comfortable building relationships across multiple departments to build a transparent and efficient financial process.
Responsibilities:
Full-cycle accounts payable processing, including tracking Prepaids and Accrued Expenses.
Employee expense report approval and payment processing.
Fixed asset recording and reporting.
Reconciliation of bank accounts.
Ensure accuracy of key financial systems (Sage Intacct).
Assistance with sales tax reporting when necessary.
Assist with month-end close, including booking journal entries.
Maintain general ledger and trial balance reconciliation schedules.
Assist with various audit requests and tax filing requests.
Qualifications
Must have an Accounting degree and at least 1-2+ years of experience.
Experience with monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures preferred.
ERP experience preferred, either Intacct or NetSuite.
Experience with Accounts Payable preferred.
Experience with Sales Tax / CIT preferred
CPA certification is a plus.
Public accounting experience a plus.
Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Strong excel skills (vlookup, pivot, etc).
Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Remote based role, have to be able to communicate effectively via Teams and Zoom.
What you’ll earn:
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Retirement benefits.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending account.
Company short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company culture that recognizes its employees.
Room for growth and development and management that cares about your professional growth and will help you achieve your goals.
Significant advancement opportunities for outstanding performers.
EEO Disclosure
Higher Logic is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Higher Logic is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us by emailing HRBenefits@higherlogic.com
Job Type: Full-time