Gem.com

Senior Accountant

Gem.com$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel
  • 5+ years of experience in a professional accounting position
  • CPA preferred
  • Experience in non-software industries like manufacturing or transportation is advantageous
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask under deadlines
  • Hands-on experience with popular accounting software like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Maintain general ledger, perform period-end closing activities, and prepare journal entries
  • Manage tax preparation and filings, potentially liaising with outside advisors
  • Oversee employee reimbursements and manage related reconciliations
  • Design processes to ensure accurate financial record-keeping
  • Coordinate with Accounts Payable on invoice management and processing
  • Collaborate with Procurement to confirm approval processes
  • Perform monthly accruals and adjustments for accurate reporting
  • Maintain communication with vendors and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies

Benefits

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Competitive equity for permanent employees
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Maintain a general ledger, perform period-end closing activities, prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
  • Manage tax preparation and filings (potentially with the help of outside tax advisors).
  • Manage employee reimbursements, managing syncs, payments, and reconciliations
  • Design processes or systems to maintain bulletproof financial records.
  • Work with the Accounts Payable team and all related activities such as receiving, downloading, and organizing all company invoices into a shared database.
  • Coordinate with the Procurement Department and end-users to confirm approvals and three-way match.
  • Perform monthly accruals and adjustments.
  • Maintain constant communication with vendors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  • Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, or adjustments.
  • Support business processes development and documentation, and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel
  • 5+ years of experience in a professional accounting position.
Preferred Skills and Experience

  • CPA
  • Experience with a variety of revenue types and revenue recognition processes.
  • Experience in a (non-software) business, e.g., manufacturing, construction, transportation, etc.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Ability to efficiently multitask and work within challenging deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently, with little to no oversight, and as part of a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages (NetSuite, SAP, AX Dynamics, Oracle, or similar ERP is a strong plus).
  • Hands-on experience with accounts payable and purchasing packages (Tipalti Pay, Tipalti Approve, and Odoo is a strong plus).
  • Strong analytical skills doubled with the ability to problem-solve accounting matters.


Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

About Gem.com

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2013

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