Accountant
The Accountant supports the financial statement close cycle and operational accounting functions to ensure timely reporting and compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures. Key job responsibilities may include assisting with monthly close activities, working with customer invoices, contracts, credit memos, account reconciliations, daily bill entry and vendor management, and compiling information as necessary for auditors.
What You'll Do
Assesses accounting reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to department, organizational, and compliance policies and standards
Reviews transactions for appropriate coding while understanding and interpreting company policies to ensure compliance
Performs activities within a public company internal control environment related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to ensure organizational compliance
Uses accounting knowledge to prepare month and quarter-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Handles outside auditor questions and provides support to outside auditors and other project personnel as requested.
Ensures proper recognition of revenue and expenses are captured on organization's financial statements
Handles queue of customer, sales team, and/or vendor inquiries and forwards to appropriate team member for response; researches and responds to more complex questions; escalates to higher levels as needed
Reviews and interprets sales contracts and/or vendor agreements to confirm agreement details
Demonstrates and applies strong accounting knowledge, acumen, and technical expertise
What You'll Need
Skills
Analytical ability to interpret contracts and policies
Proficient accounting software knowledge, along with generic computer skills required
Spreadsheet skills preferred
Strong communication (written, verbal and listening) and collaborative skills to work with many personalities inside and outside of the company
Experience
1-2 years experience or equivalent
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Associates degree in accounting with 3-6 years of significant progressive experience in accounting would be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
CPA preferred
Travel Requirement
Minimal travel
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.
How You'll Be Rewarded
Base Pay Range in Colorado: $65,000 - $82,000
A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.
Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.
- Customer Success: Always delight our customers.
- Trust: Rely on each other.
- Integrity: Do the right thing, every time.
- Collaboration: Share resources and work together.
- Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways.
- Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong.
- Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.
At Workiva, you’ll enjoy:
- Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.
- Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.
- Involvement: Ability to participate in Employee Resource Groups, (Women in Tech, Women in Sales, Ethnic Diversity, Veterans, Rainbow (LGBTQ), Remote Employees, Caregiving) Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more
- Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.
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Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.
Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected].
