Senior Accountant - San Francisco, CA/Remote
Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. We are on a mission to redefine how organizations connect with their audiences - and that’s just the beginning!
Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences.
Senior Accountant I is responsible for performing month-end close journal entries, reconciliations and analytics, assisting with preparation of financial statements and reports for the US and Foreign entities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position reports to Sr. Managing Accountant.
Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences.
Senior Accountant I is responsible for performing month-end close journal entries, reconciliations and analytics, assisting with preparation of financial statements and reports for the US and Foreign entities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position reports to Sr. Managing Accountant.
What You Will Do
- You will have an opportunity to serve as a key contributor to the corporate accounting team and strengthen your understanding of both operational and technical accounting processes.
- Be responsible for accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures and prepare and analyze financial statements.
- Analyze actual results and provide variance analysis.
- Prepare and review month-end close journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analytics over significant account balances.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Assist with annual audits, tax schedules, and special projects as needed.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies/procedures.
- Explores the modification and implementation of changes in key systems and procedures.
- Research complex questions, investigate their impact, and make recommendations for implementation.
- Work on infrastructure development projects in Oracle, Salesforce, and other systems.
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or relevant corporate accounting experience in large or high-growth companies.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. …
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Regions Countries Benefits/Perks401(k) plan with company match Ability to work remotely Enhanced mental health resources Excellent health benefits Fitness allotment Mental health resources Profit Sharing Tuition reimbursement Tuition reimbursement program
SkillsExcel Oracle Salesforce US GAAP
Tasks- Assist with annual audits, tax schedules, and special projects
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies/procedures
- Perform month-end close journal entries
- Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Work on infrastructure development projects in Oracle, Salesforce, and other systems
5 years
EducationBachelor's degree in Accounting
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