General Accountant - Hybrid (Req. #729)

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Rochester, NY
In-Office
70K-120K Annually
Mid level
Software
The Role
The General Accountant manages day-to-day financial operations, prepares invoicing, maintains accounts receivable, and supports month-end closes and audits under the VP of Finance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Founded in 1994 and celebrating 30 years in business, Mindex is a software development company with a rich history of demonstrated software and product development success. We specialize in agile software development, cloud professional services, and creating our own innovative products. We are proud to be recognized as the #1 Software Developer in the 2023 RBJ's Book of Lists and ranked 27th in Rochester Chamber’s Top 100 Companies. Additionally, we have maintained our certification as a Great Place to Work for consecutive years in a row. Our list of satisfied clients and #ROCstar employees are both rapidly growing— Are you next to join our team?
Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day functionality of financial operations, ensuring effective and efficient accounting practices, policies, and transactions, while upholding the organization’s mission and values. Provide excellent and consistent customer service when managing all financial interactions. Maintain a positive working relationship within the team and with external stakeholders.

Essential Functions

  • Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers.
  • Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
  • Maintains and updates customer and vendor files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
  • Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
  • Posts journal entries into the company’s accounting software, including but not limited to bi-weekly payroll, expense review, depreciation, accruals, prepaids.
  • Supporting month-end close, including financial statement and account reconciliation preparation, to ensure timely reporting within 5 business days.
  • Assists performing variance analysis to compare actual results against budgets, forecasts, or prior periods, and provide explanations for discrepancies.
  • Assist with year-end external audit and quarterly reviews.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • At least three years’ experience in a public accounting, public company or private company accounting/finance department.
  • Intermediate knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
  • Exposure to data analysis, risk management, and forecasting methods.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Knowledge of ERP software.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Conditions/Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs.

Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible time off
  • 401k retirement savings plan and company match with pre-tax and ROTH options
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer paid disability insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account with employer contributions
  • Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Domestic partner coverage

Mindex Perks

  • Tickets to local sporting events
  • Teambuilding events
  • Holiday and celebration parties

Professional Development

  • Leadership training
  • License to Udemy online training courses
  • Growth opportunities

The band range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, education, experience, training, certifications, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at, or near, the top of the range for their role; and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range for this role is $70,000 - $120,000.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Top Skills

Erp Software
Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
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The Company
HQ: Rochester, NY
346 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

Mindex is an industry leader in software applications and development in Rochester, New York. For more than 25 years, Mindex has delivered on the needs of a variety of customers to achieve their goals through proven technologies, software, and services. Mindex specializes in software development for large enterprise clients in the Rochester, NY area and for New York State K-12 schools. We are a rapidly growing organization expanding heavily into cloud app. development and modernizing our home-grown K-12 Student Management System, SchoolTool.

SchoolTool leads the way as the most trusted web-based student management system in New York State. Designed specifically to meet NYS requirements and school districts, it provides secure access to real-time data and time-saving tools for K-12 school administrators, faculty, staff, and parents.

Awards and Accolades:
#1 Software Developer, 2022 - RBJ Book of Lists
A Top 100 Company (#48) - The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
#1 Best Company - 2019 RBJ Reader Rankings
Best Company Culture (top three winner) - 2019 RBJ Reader Rankings

Our Mission - With the brightest minds, unparalleled dedication, a passion for creating solutions, and thoughtful execution, we collaborate with our customers to achieve their goals through proven technologies, software, and services.

Our Vision - We will anticipate tomorrow’s challenges, inspire innovation, and cultivate relationships to create solutions. We are committed to connecting people, teams, and communities to make a difference and give back.

Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence, Trust, Gratitude

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