Accounting Assistant

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São Paulo
In-Office
Junior
Other • PropTech
The Role
The Accounting Assistant supports the Accounting Team with month-end financial close, prepares schedules, and performs analytics on operating expenses and construction costs.
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About Us 

At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work. 

About The Opportunity
 

WeWork is seeking a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment to support the Accounting Team with a focus on Fixed Assets/Construction and Operating Expense Accounting. The Accounting Assistant will be a key player in the month-end financial close as well as have an opportunity to grow within a dynamic finance organization.

The Accounting Assistant will report to the Opex and Fixed Assets Accounting Senior Manager. The Accounting team drives the month end close process, is responsible for the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and plays an essential role in the overall finance organization.

Key Responsibilities:

● Assist with the monthly financial close by preparing account schedules, submitting journal entries and working cross functionally with other internal stakeholders to obtain relevant information
● Perform analytics on various income statement & balance sheet accounts to review monthly operating expenses and construction costs
● Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of applicable ledger accounts
● Support the year-end financial statement audit and quarterly reviews including internal audit and SOX requests
● Assist the Senior Manager in developing the processes and controls needed to operate effectively while managing risk
● Support the Senior Manager with various ad-hoc analyses and management reporting, specifically performing and developing analytics on operating expenses on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
● Collaborate and formulate working relationships with cross-functional teams including Finance, Building Operations, Construction Operations and Legal within WeWork

Job Requirements:

● 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience - public accounting experience preferred
● Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
● CPA (or CPA track) preferred
● Proficient with MS Office with advanced excel skills and the ability to manipulate large data sets (VLOOKUP, Sum-Ifs, Pivot tables, etc.)
● Strong working knowledge of accounting theory and application of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
● Excellent communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners at various levels
● Problem solver with strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines
● Familiarity with analytical process automation specifically Alteryx a plus
● Working knowledge of Workday a plus

Life at WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

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MS Office
Workday
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
6,813 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Whether you’re an established enterprise or a growing startup, discover flexible spaces and solutions to move your business forward with WeWork. Welcome to the workplace of tomorrow.

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