Corporate Accountant- US Shift

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The corporate accountant role will support the accounting department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks related to financial recordkeeping, reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. What you will do: The corporate accountant's primary role facilitates accurate and timely financial statements through monthly accruals. The month-end accrual process helps build a large portion of the monthly income statement as it captures expenses incurred, but not yet billed by our vendors. This role directly supports the Corporate Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Team, acting as a contact between accounting and internal stakeholders to record unbilled expenses at month end. Furthermore, the corporate accountant will implement process improvements and communicate internal and GAAP principles company-wide.
Cross functional responsibilities include invoice processing, cash entries, reconciliations and training exercises. Within corporate accounting, this role will grow in responsibility over time and is best suited for a highly organized team player with strong technical accounting skills, effective communication skills, and a willingness to learn and develop.
Future areas of opportunity that fall within the Corporate Accounting team include, but are not limited to, the following: fixed assets management and reconciliation, travel and expense transaction input and reconciliation, capitalized internal software costs, ASC 842 lease accounting, deposit management and reconciliation, and prepaid expense management and reconciliation. What you will need to know/have: Highly organized with a high attention to detail Positive and respectful team working attitude Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Critical thinking/solution focused mentality Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Mastery at multitasking/flexible to shifting department and company needs Self-motivated and open to feedback Excellent Time Management Skills
Knowledge-based Skills Proficiency in Netsuite (preferred) or comparable accounting system Proficiency in Google Suite products Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail. Ability to uphold GAAP and internal policies Experience in reconciling balance sheet accounts Knowledge of income statement expense coding
Educational Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting with goals for future educational and professional advancement. Get in on all the awesome at Instructure We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect: Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success. Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual company-wide "Dim the Lights" week in late December, when we encourage everyone to step back and recharge Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations Motivosity employee recognition program A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection We've always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right. We know that the more diverse we are, the more diverse our ideas will be and when we openly welcome those ideas, our environment is better and our business is stronger
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We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we've implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification

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