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Staff Accountant
Screencastify Chicago, IL
$70k-86k (estimate)
Full Time | IT Outsourcing & Consulting 7 Days Ago
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Screencastify is Hiring a Staff Accountant Near Chicago, IL

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Screencastify is a leading educational technology company dedicated to improving communication and learning outcomes with video. Our primary focus is on the K-12 education sector in the United States and we are critical in helping scale a teacher and improve student outcomes all while being an easy to use solution. Screencastify is used by over 15M people and is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Squad!

Working at Screencastify

At Screencastify, we are results focused and here to improve education globally. This isn’t an easy feat but it is important for our future. We value accountability, commitment, and speed. We take our responsibility to our customers very seriously, so when we miss a deadline or slow down, it matters. 

We’re a competitive culture and strive for speed and innovation. We are problem solvers, don’t point fingers and rather enjoy working together to bring solutions to the forefront.

We love a challenge and pushing the world forward with creativity, ingenuity and out of the box thinking. People are everything and we want to work in a company of deeply good people who treat their colleagues exceptionally well. Rule #1: Be a good person.

About this role

We built the simplest and most reliable edtech solution in the world, but that’s only the beginning. Our near future is full of ambitious new goals, features, and products that will enable us to further improve how we provide service to our users and accelerate our already fast growth. 

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance function. This individual will be responsible for accounts payable, expense reporting, entries for month-end close, reconciliations, billing, collections, and special projects. Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, has a passion for driving process improvements, and loves the feeling of a difficult reconciliation coming together.

What you’ll do:
  • Participate in monthly/quarterly/annual close processes including:
    • Revenue recognition and deferred revenue reconciliation.
    • Review accounting treatment of A/R transactions, including cash applications, credit notes, and voids.
    • Accrual analysis and posting.
  • Prepare all balance sheet and bank reconciliations each month.
  • Process A/P, including coding transactions and confirming authorization.
  • Manage corporate credit card transaction coding and authorization.
  • Assists in the review and posting of payroll-related items.
  • Review sales tax returns for accuracy and authorize filing.
  • Assist in reporting departmental expenses including variance analysis.
  • Assist in managing integrations between multiple systems: Quickbooks, Salesforce, expense platforms, payroll, etc. Manage the billing process, including generating and issuing invoices, credit memos, and statements.
  • Ensure that invoices are accurate and comply with customer contracts.
  • Resolve billing issues, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies or disputes.
  • Manage the collections process, including tracking payment statuses and communicating with customers regarding overdue payments.
  • Analyze billing and collections data to identify trends, and make recommendations to improve the process and increase efficiency.
You’re perfect for this role if you:
  • Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Have 1-2 years of relevant experience.
  • Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Are proficient with Excel, Google Suite, macOS and MS Office Suite.
  • Have relevant experience at a technology company (SaaS experience preferred).
  • Have experience in billing and collections.
  • Have experience using Quickbooks, Chargebee and Salesforce - highly preferred.

This is a Chicago-based hybrid position with 3 days a week in the office.

  • Competitive compensation. We take a data-driven approach to our compensation strategy so all employees are paid competitively and fairly.
  • 401k & Profit Sharing plan. We want to invest in present you and future you, which is why we offer a generous 401k match Profit Sharing plan.
  • Flexible time off (FTO) policy. We recognize that time off to rest and recharge is important. The Flexible Time Off Policy (FTO) is designed for our employees to do just that -- balance work and life while maintaining well-being.
  • Parental leave. Generous paid time off for parents to bond with the newest addition to their family!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of employee medical premiums and 50% of employee dental & vision premiums. Plus, all employees receive a free One Medical membership.
  • Divvy bike membership. If you’re in Chicago, take advantage of an annual Divvy membership -- on us.

At Screencastify, we foster an inclusive, supportive, fun, and challenging team environment. We value having a team that is made up of a diverse set of backgrounds and respect the healthy expression of diverse opinions. We embrace experimentation and the examination of all kinds of ideas through reasoning and testing. Come join us as we continue to change the world through video.

Screencastify is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

IT Outsourcing & Consulting

SALARY

$70k-86k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/20/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

08/18/2024

WEBSITE

screencastify.com

HEADQUARTERS

CHICAGO, IL

SIZE

50 - 100

FOUNDED

2013

CEO

ETHAN LINKNER

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

IT Outsourcing & Consulting

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