Staff Accountant

Our Mission: 

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are: 

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

Summary:

ZipRecruiter is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant III that possesses solid communication, organizational and analytical skills. This position will be an integral part of the general ledger close and will report to the Manager, Accounting. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong financial analysis skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that seeks to improve existing processes as we scale our business while collaborating with Legal, Product, FP&A, and Technology to serve as a trusted liaison in cross functional capacities. 

Key Focuses:

• Play an integral role in the general ledger month end closing process, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting account analysis with an emphasis on adhering to deadlines
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliation schedules by reviewing the general ledger activity and obtaining a full understanding of the account activity to support month-end reported balances
• Prepare journal entries and assist in month-end close processes in various accounting areas including, but not limited to fixed assets, professional fees, revenue reconciliations, customer credit cards payments and related chargeback disputes  
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, including foreign currency denominated accounts
• Stay current on changes to U.S. GAAP such as accounting standards updates and have an in-depth understanding of current standards 
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Assist in documentation, evaluation and monitoring of internal controls
• Ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt and re-prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Expresses information and ideas clearly
• Problem solves without explicit direction
• Able to receive and incorporate feedback
• Follows best practice methodology
• Understands their area of responsibility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with platforms such as Netsuite preferred

As part of our team you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $67,500-$85,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.