Sr. Accountant

About the role

NovoEd is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This highly visible role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter and clear communicator who is comfortable working with systems and consistently looks for process improvements. This hands-on role will play an integral part in all aspects of accounting operations and provide opportunities to work on a variety of projects as NovoEd scales. The Senior Accountant should enjoy a fast-paced environment, work well as part of a team, and be able to prioritize individual and team objectives. This position reports to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Own and complete the monthly and quarterly close processes, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, fixed assets and prepaids, cash management and bank reconciliations, accruals, and journal entry processing.
• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll. Set up and maintain employee records in the payroll system. Prepare related journal entries and reconcile payroll-related GL accounts.
• Create and send out customer invoices, collect customer invoices, and meet with the Financial Manager regularly to discuss past due invoices and expected payments.
• Support tax and compliance filings, including sales tax, 1099 reporting, and benefits compliance testing. Prepare audit schedules and provide audit support.
• Document, implement, and maintain appropriate accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that scale and automate manual procedures and calculations.
• Support Finance systems implementations and automation efforts, strengthen data quality, and help make the close more efficient and predictable.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for Management.
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative variance analysis and report monthly and quarterly for presentation to management.
• Assist in the review of customer contracts and determining appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Administer the following systems: Ramp (for employee expense reimbursements), (A/P), TriNet (payroll/employee records), Fidelity (401K contribution deposits).
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to other Finance partners and complete special projects, reports, and analyses on an ad hoc basis as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• 3-5 years of experience required, including general ledger, payroll, AP/Accruals, and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606.
• CPA (active or intending to pursue licensure) is highly preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong drive to grow and succeed.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Box/DropBox, TriNet, and/or Ramp is a plus.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations, and analysis of large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth start-up environment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.
• A continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to distinguish routine processing from issues that require escalation or technical review.

Benefits

• A collaborative work environment
• Fun remote collaborative events, such as virtual interactive classes, and more!
• Company-sponsored professional development
• Paid parental leave for parents
• Flexible vacation days
• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Monthly phone bill and internet reimbursements (Yes! Your personal phone bill!)

Pay

Sr Accountant $80,000—$90,000 USD plus 10% bonus opportunity.