Strong fit for candidates with 2+ years of accounting experience who can manage multiple priorities and thrive in a collaborative finance function, preferably with exposure to month-end close and global accounting processes.
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Original posting from Semperis via Ashby
At Semperis, our mission is to be a Force for Good. Starting with being a great place to work. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they do their best work. That’s why we focus on creating an employee experience rooted in purpose, growth, and balance. Semperis has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies by the Inc. 5000, a DUNS 100 Top Startup to Work For, and a multi-year Inc. Best Workplace awardee.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports the accounting team in maintaining accurate and timely financial records. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role is responsible for preparing journal entries, assisting with accounts payable processing, performing account reconciliations, and contributing to a variety of ad hoc accounting projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a collaborative finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts and other assigned general ledger accounts.
- Manage prepaid expense schedules, monthly amortization entries, and related account reconciliations.
- Support fixed asset accounting by maintaining asset records, reviewing additions and disposals, and recording depreciation entries.
- Assist with AR activities, including cash application, collections follow-up, and billing issue resolution.
- Support audit requests by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to follow-up questions.
- Assist with AP processing, including invoice coding, approvals, entry, and payment support.
- Review employee expense reports for coding, receipts, policy compliance, and business purpose.
- Support ad hoc accounting projects, analyses, and process improvements.
- Work cross-functionally to research and resolve accounting questions.
- Help ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP.
- Maintain organized documentation and workpapers to support close, audit, and compliance needs.
Qualifications & Skills
- Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles and the general ledger.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, AP platforms such as Coupa, and expense management tools such as Expensify is a plus.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative, proactive, and continuous-improvement mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with hands-on exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, AP, AR, or general ledger accounting.
- CPA eligibility, CPA track, or interest in pursuing CPA certification is a plus.
- Public accounting, audit, Big 4, midsize firm, or corporate accounting experience is preferred but not required.
- Exposure to a multi-entity or global organization, including intercompany transactions, is a plus.
Why Join Semperis?
You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation. At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative. If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life—we’d love to meet you.
**Semperis maintains office locations in several cities across the globe. Where the job description specifies a required location, candidates will follow our hybrid work model. This includes working up to three days per week and remotely the remaining days.
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Source: Semperis careers (Ashby)