Staff Accountant (A/R) - Remote
Who is Litmus?
Litmus’s email creation, testing, analytics, and personalization platform empowers marketers, designers, and agencies to confidently deliver quality, brand-aligned communications that delight and engage consumers. Over the last 15+ years, we’ve built a reputation as thought leaders and one of the most trusted solutions in the industry, and it shines through our customers – all 250,000 of them, representing the world’s top brands in tech, banking & finance, retail, media, and more.
How do we do this? It all starts with our people and a core belief that the talent we seek should be a culture add rather than a “culture fit,” with our 5 core values in mind:
- Take it to Heart
- Practice Considerate Communication
- Act Humbly and Confidently
- Collaborate with Bias to Action
- Be Beyond Litmus
What would I do at Litmus?
We are looking for a responsible, curious, detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong focus in Accounts Receivable to join our team. Reporting to the Revenue Manager, you will be responsible for daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, weekly check runs, and cash management activities.
In addition to assisting with the day-to-day management of our working capital needs, the Staff Accountant will assist with various tasks and journal entry preparation and ledger reconciliation during the month-end accounting close cycle.
In this role you will:
- Assist in the management of monthly collections and receivables, including preparing and submitting customer invoices and responding to accounts receivable inquiries
- Work with colleagues to facilitate prompt payment from customers
- Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status for management
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounts receivable function
- Record and reconcile incoming payments in a timely manner
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies
- Monitor overdue accounts and implement appropriate collection strategies
- Ensure compliance with company billing policies and procedures
- Participate in annual audits as needed
- Assist with related special projects as needed
What is Litmus looking for in a candidate?
- This is a great opportunity for those who are entering into the Accounting field; whether you have no experience, an internship or co-op, or maybe you've worked in Accounting a couple years but haven't found the right workplace to thrive
- Strong knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 a plus
- Hands-on experience using Intacct or a similar ERP system
- Hands-on experience using Lockstep AR Automation or similar AR software
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- A problem-solver; you think critically and are able to balance the details while considering the big picture
- Collaborative and able to work to deadlines and with a sense of urgency
- Exhibits integrity and sound judgment
- Nice-to-have but not required:
- SaaS or subscription-based business acumen
- Experience using Salesforce.com
Why should I choose Litmus?
- We offer everything you’d expect from a profitable company that’s been going strong for 10+ years, including a great salary and stock options, comprehensive health care benefits, and a generous retirement plan match
- You’ll receive 28 days of paid vacation—on top of team retreats and public holidays
- A platform for good: Affinity Groups, a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and volunteer days—creating belonging for all is in our DNA both inside and outside of work
- Remote-first culture. No matter where you are, you’ll feel connected to the team
- We take family seriously and offer flexible schedules and generous parental leave programs
- We give you great tools and tech to do your best work: Hardware, software, and home- and office setups
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Please apply! We know there is no job description that can measure a person’s attitude, aptitude, or amplitude (the ability to turn it up a notch) and highly encourage you to apply.
Our approach is shaped by a strong respect for each individual. This applies to every aspect of employment – from equitable wages, work-life balance, the freedom to be your whole self, to equal opportunities for growth and development at Litmus. We believe wholeheartedly the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.