Staff Accountant

Position Overview

• Location Type: [Not Specified]
• Job Type: [Not Specified]
• Salary: $60,000 - $67,000 Base Salary. Total compensation includes incentive stock options and benefits.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing tasks that will help monitor revenues, including managing accounts receivable and supporting the month-end accounting close process. The goal is to contribute to the accurate preparation of invoices, accounts receivable management, and safeguard the company’s income.

Responsibilities

• Process client invoices and ensure invoices are free of errors and processed in a timely manner.
• Assist billing team with discrepancies on invoices.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues as needed.
• Keep accurate records in our system and makes updates to customer info as needed.
• Reconcile deal information in our Billing System with signed customer agreement.
• Follow up with delinquent accounts, make collection calls, and draft collection emails and letters.
• Provide A/R write-offs and communicate with clients with efficiency, professionalism, and excellent customer service.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Great at math and proficient in Excel.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a SaaS industry with recurring revenue preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software programs, such as Netsuite, is preferred.
• Accounting background preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, but not required.

About Newsela

Newsela is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in K-12 education. Founded on the principle that every child deserves a rich learning experience, Newsela's platform is built on learning science research to deliver engaging, authentic content. The company provides digital content at five reading levels from over 100 sources, catering to the diverse backgrounds and interests of students. Since 2013, Newsela has established a presence in 90% of U.S. K-12 schools, with over 2.5 million teachers and 37 million students registered.

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