At Flatiron School, we are on a mission to transform lives through education, guiding career changers as they embark on an exciting journey toward dynamic careers in the tech industry. Our diverse student body is united in their aspiration to excel in cutting-edge fields such as Software Engineering, Data Science, Product Design, and Cybersecurity. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role involves managing essential accounting functions, ensuring financial records are accurate and comply with regulations. The Staff Accountant will handle journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, playing a crucial role in our month-end and year-end close processes.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post accurate journal entries, maintain and reconcile the general ledger, as well as ensure all financial transactions are recorded appropriately.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Generate and distribute financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analyses.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Support all activities related to the month-end and year-end close, including accruals and variance analysis.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, analyzing actual financial performance against projections.
- Prepare audit schedules and work closely with internal and external auditors during financial audits, ensuring efficient and effective audit processes.
- Maintain compliance with financial policies and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
- Expert understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices.
- Experience utilizing NetSuite and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Expected Compensation:
For Colorado Residents: Application Deadline: We expect this position to be filled by 11/22/2024
About Flatiron School
As a leader in the tech industry, Flatiron School believes that education is the best investment you can make in your future. We’re committed to helping change lives and the world for the better. Our courses provide an immersive, outcomes-driven curriculum for students looking to launch a career in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Product Design. Courses are offered both online and in-person on campuses across the country. Flatiron School is frequently ranked as a top coding bootcamp by industry publications. In addition to student programs, we also offer targeted education solutions for organizations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Flatiron School provides equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran, military status or any other legally protected characteristic. This includes recruiting, hiring, working conditions, benefits, and other employment matters such as pay, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, and reduction in force. It is the policy of Flatiron School to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment or potential employment. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Flatiron School values and encourages diversity and solicits applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Flatiron School is committed to working with people from all walks of life. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please contact people@flatironschool.com
