What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Trustwell?
Role: Staff Accountant
FLSA: Full Time | Exempt | Salaried
Reports to: Controller
Trustwell is looking for ambitious, energetic problem-solvers who enjoy a fast-paced team environment filled with challenges and career growth opportunities in a rapidly growing tech firm. Trustwell, headquartered in Beaverton Oregon, is nationally recognized as the leading developer of nutritional analysis and labeling software and databases for top food manufacturers, food professionals, and dietitians for over 35 years. Trustwell has recently partnered with Riverside Company as a prized investment of Riverside’s high-powered Microcap fund; A world-class sponsor with over $7 billion in assets under management and a best-in-class track record of scaling mid-sized companies, that will propel further growth into the future.
Scope of Position: The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization’s accounting operations. This role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with financial statement preparation, accounts receivables, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting, contributing to the overall efficiency of the accounting team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Perform accounting month-end/close processes; independently prepare reconciliations and journal entries and assist with preparations of financial statements
- Perform day-to-day accounting functions including A/P, GL and bank reconciliations
- Assist in expense reimbursement processing and ensure proper recording and reconciliation
- Analyze financial results to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements
- Continuously seek ways to optimize existing accounting and business processes through use of automation, thoughtful analysis, and researching best practices in the industry to help scale our processes with our growing business
- Support ERP implementation, perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, and assist with additional special projects as needed
- Work cross-departmentally to troubleshoot and provide guidance when requested
- Participate in corporate compliance functions including financial statement audit, tax and other items as needed
- Perform various operational accounting tasks – reconcile payments, record revenue transactions, reconcile invoicing and revenue recognition tracking; ensuring fidelity of internal controls, policies and procedures
- Prepare and distribute reporting packages
- Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times when dealing with both internal and external customers
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Advanced experience with financial ERP systems, required. (NetSuite, Maxio, Salesforce, preferred)
- Demonstrated track-record in accounts receivable, vendor portal management, and dunning, required.
- Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Analytical; High attention to detail, organized with exceptional time-management skills
- Strong communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels in the organization
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. required.
- 2 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 1 year in operational accounting role within a high-growth company, required.
- Experience working in SaaS and/or with a private equity-backed company.
- On track to be CPA certified, preferred.
Total Rewards Package:
- Full healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Supplemental benefits, including STD, LTD, HSA, 401k, etc.
- Responsible Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay
- Excellent culture, growth opportunities, plus much more...
- Bonus Eligibility
What to expect - the Hiring Process!
- Interview with Human Resources
- Interview with Controller
- Interview with Chief Financial Officer
- Potential Peer Interview & Hiring Assessment
- Offer of Employment (Background Screening/References)
Hiring Eligibility: This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere within the United States. Eligibility to work remotely is subject to company policy and applicable state laws. Candidates must have work authorization to work for any U.S. based employer. Please note that certain benefits, taxes, or employment terms may vary by state.
Trustwell is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, religion, or other legally protected class. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a medical condition, or any disability, please contact a member of our human resources team. #LI-DG1
Acceptable Background and References Required; Upon any conditional offers made by Trustwell.
Equal Opportunity Employer/ DFWP/ Affirmative Action
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