Staff Accountant
GliaFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or be pursuing one, with a strong desire for future educational and professional advancement. Required skills include exceptional organization, attention to detail, effective communication and interpersonal abilities, critical thinking, and excellent time management. Proficiency in Google Suite products and a strong understanding of GAAP and internal policies are essential, along with experience in reconciling balance sheet accounts and knowledge of income statement expense coding. Proficiency in Netsuite or a comparable accounting system is preferred.
The Corporate Accountant will support the accounting department by performing clerical and administrative tasks related to financial recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance. This role will facilitate accurate and timely financial statements through monthly accruals, acting as a liaison between accounting and internal stakeholders to record unbilled expenses. Responsibilities include implementing process improvements, communicating internal and GAAP principles, processing invoices, handling cash entries, performing reconciliations, and conducting training exercises. Future opportunities may involve fixed asset management, travel and expense reconciliation, capitalized internal software costs, lease accounting, deposit management, and prepaid expense management.
Education technology for teaching and learning
Instructure focuses on enhancing the educational experience for teachers and students through its technology solutions. The main product, Canvas, is a learning management system (LMS) that enables educators to create, manage, and deliver course content effectively. This platform supports various educational institutions, including K-12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, by providing a user-friendly interface for both instructors and learners. Unlike many competitors, Instructure operates on a subscription model, allowing institutions to access its services and tools for a fee. The goal of Instructure is to empower educators and improve student outcomes by providing effective teaching tools and resources, serving over 30 million users in more than 6,000 organizations globally.