Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH
$70,000-90,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

21 days ago

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.The Staff Accountant, Services will be a cross-functional role supporting the broader Finance & Accounting function, as well as working directly with the operations and delivery teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong accounting and systems experience that can work effectively with individuals across the various levels of the organization.Roles & Responsibilities

Month End Close - prepare and post journal entries as part of the Services accounting team to ensure financial records are properly stated in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); prepare and/or review contractor accrual; partner with Finance team on monthly entries
Company Rebates and Marketing Development Funds - partner with the Strategic Alliances and Marketing teams to ensure accurate accruals at month end; review aged balances and assist with collection; manage process to accurately code cash receipts for Rebates and MDF
Analysis and Support - prepare monthly reconciliation of unbilled/deferred revenue balances; take action on balances, which many include partnership with members of the Invoicing, Project Management, and Operations teams
Ad Hoc Projects - work with broader accounting and finance function to assist with and enhance other processes as needed; perform and develop ad-hoc analysis and reporting to inform business decisions; participate in and drive process improvements; assist with external audit requests
Perform other duties as assigned

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting preferred
Prior relevant experience preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, desire to learn processes from beginning to end
Knowledge of and experience with financial reporting systems; preferably SalesForce and NetSuite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in hands on capacity
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively under tight timelines and schedules
Self-starter with the ability to work independently to solve problems and escalate issues with recommended actions

$70,000 - $90,000 a yearWhy AHEAD:Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.USA Employment Benefits include:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- 401(k)- Paid company holidays- Paid time off- Paid parental and caregiver leave- Plus more! See benefits for additional details.The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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