This role is perfect for an experienced Accountant who desires to be part of a rapidly growing company that has a diverse team all around the world.
Company Profile:
Our client brings greater business efficiency and value to self-storage operators by automating the lien to auction process. Using an AI-enabled SaaS solution, they simplify the cumbersome task of managing delinquent tenant accounts from notification and advertisement through to auction.
Since launching in 2020, our client has emerged as a trusted partner in self-storage, bringing the benefits of automation to a rapidly growing commercial real estate sector.
Our client operates in the Self-Storage Real Estate prolific industry. The market counts more than 65,000 Locations across the US. They provide an automation solution that provides value to self-storage operators in several meaningful and proven ways. Automating the payment collections to avoid the lien process risks, maximize revenues, payments, reduction of bad debt and overall consistent tenant collection reminder experience. They currently automate the liens for clients located across all states. Their company is growing fast, is building up its talented leadership team to maximize quality growth and leadership in the marketplace.
Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:
The accountant will manage the monthly closing activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining our accounting records, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage Monthly Closing Activities: Oversee and execute the end-to-end process of monthly closing activities. This includes preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
2. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Generate and update management reports, providing insightful analysis on financial results, including variances to budget and prior periods. Collaborate with the management team to discuss financial performance and recommend strategies for improvement.
3. Software Proficiency: Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting tasks. Leverage ADP for payroll processing and Excel for data analysis and reporting. The ability to integrate data across these platforms for comprehensive financial management is essential.
4. Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting operations and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the monthly close process.
5. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and departments to ensure a cohesive approach to financial management. Provide support and training to junior staff as needed.
6. HR & Administrative support: Support CEO with activities such as fundraising paperwork, hiring, sending docu-signs, organizing contracts, documents, maintaining the FP&A drive
7. Managing vendor and critical payments renewals: Planning and managing the payment of our vendors, maintaining trust with them and ensuring key payments and renewals are done timeline such as company insurances, payroll etc.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on monthly closing activities.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
- CPA would be a plus
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time / Direct Employment
Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST; including 1-hour break)
Location: Work-from-home
Industry: Software
