Purpose of Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Staff Accountant to join our Awin US Finance Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and will be responsible for accounting and reporting of our US entities but also to continuously drive process improvements to increase efficiency. The Senior Staff Accountant will report to the Group Finance Director and work closely with other members of the finance team, locally and globally.
Please note: this is a hybrid position and you may be required to go into the office 3 to 4 times per month in either our Baltimore or Chicago office.
Key Tasks
Accounting and Reporting of our US entities
- Month end close reporting to our headquarter and Awin’s shareholders
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
- Improve efficiency by challenging processes and drive improvements
- Ensure key objectives and KPIs are met
- Drive the interim and year end audit and liaise closely with external auditors
- Managing state and federal tax submissions, supported by tax advisers and the Group Tax team
- Managing sales tax submissions and Unclaimed Property reporting
- Coordinate with People & Culture department for bi-monthly payroll submissions and journals
- Close collaboration with the global Finance team and the local business
Whilst the above is a guide to general expectations of the role, we expect this position to evolve allowing you greater scope to gain both knowledge and experience within the online and affiliate market place
Skills & Expertise
- Qualified Accountant or equivalent
- 2-3 years of accounting and reporting experience required
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices in IFRS and US-GAAP
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure, being flexible and prioritize under tight deadlines
Our Offer
- Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. Competitive personal time off as well as sick days. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves as well as various maternity/paternity for expecting parents.
- Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our Flexi-Office and hybrid/remote work possibilities to work across Awin regions
- Health & Well Being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being. We provide you with a life assurance, short-term and long-term disability. We offer comprehensive premiums for health (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland), dental, and vision which are 100% covered for the employee and 50% for spouses with eligibility on the first of the month after hire date.
- Welfare: Furthermore, Awin ensures your income later in life is guaranteed by giving you the opportunity to start saving for retirement by offering a 401 (k) plan with a competitive company match.
- Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development.
- Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program
Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.
Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.
Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.
