Staff Accountant

About the role

Sphero engages students with high quality hands-on STEM, robotics, and CTE solutions. Our accessible classroom learning and competition offerings build skills and confidence in the classroom and beyond. Together with educators, we inspire and prepare the next generation of problem solvers and innovators.

We are looking for a highly versatile Staff Accountant with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions of the organization and within the accounting team. We're looking for someone with general accounting knowledge with a process oriented mindset. This person should be able to follow company procedures and comply with GAAP accounting. This person will be fully remote and report directly to the Accounting Controller.

An example of a day in the life of a Staff Accountant at Sphero: Spring out of bed knowing that you get to support kids learning today!Say hello and good morning to your teammates on Slack with a cat gifPull up Excel, your best friend of a tool, who you will work very closely with dailyWhile sipping on a warm beverage, start going through bank transactions, entering them into ERP system as needed and preparing bank reconciliationsReach out to your AP/AR Special teammate to communicate on how you can assist with transactionsCheck your Slack for any communications and respond accordingly with appropriate informationTake a brief walk in the sunshine to find a bench to sit on and eat your sandwich lunchCollaborate with your team on month end close tasksPull up the ERP system, and check records. Take action on bringing records up to dateReach out to team to see if they need any support on other tasksClose to dinner time! Connect with team to communicate any questions or updates you may have (you are encouraged to do this throughout the day)Sign off to spend time doing what makes you happy! Balance is important. This is your opportunity to create a lasting impact on the world of STEM, robotics, and Career & Technical Education with an inspired, dynamic, and innovative team.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger and SystemsSupport accounting activities including Quote to Cash and Procure to Pay; includes preparation and posting of journal entries, entering bank transactions, balance sheet account reconciliations, and other general accounting duties.
• Employee Expense management.
• Participate in formalized month-end close procedures including prepaid expenses, accruals, deferred revenue, allocations, and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Support the maintenance of fixed asset sub-ledger, including monthly depreciation.
• Help to ensure all business transactions are reasonable