Accountant

  • arlincs
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 06/16/2020
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining, reconciling, and analyzing detailed records of day-to-day accounting
  • Documenting and implementing accounting processes and procedures
  • Assisting with the completion of month-end and year-end closes, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Playing a critical role in the preparation of supporting documents and analysis for the annual audit
  • Performing financial analysis projects for company leadership and department managers
  • Assisting in preparing in-depth budgets and forecasts to inform strategic decision-making
  • Identifying and carrying out self-directed research related to problem-solving and optimization of the company accounting process

Ideal candidates for this position will have:

  • Relevant experience in corporate accounting or auditing
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or comparable experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP
  • Ability to synthesize, visually represent, and present data and the results of models
  • Technically proficient in spreadsheets and Excel
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks, SQL, and Looker a plus

Benefits

It offers competitive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous paid parental leave, and take-what-you-need paid time off.

Our interviewing philosophy

Our goal is to get to know you in a low-pressure, friendly environment — and to give you ample opportunity to learn more about us, too.

Our typical process includes these types of experiences:

  • A resume screen and introductory phone/video chat
  • A take-home exercise where you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills
  • Additional conversations with your potential future team members, the hiring manager, and People Operations

We personally review every application, and if we think there might be a fit, we'll typically reach out via email within a couple weeks to start the conversation.