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Accounting Specialist

Job Specifications:

The Staff Accountant will take an instrumental role in contributing to the financial accounting function of the Company, by supporting a strong and compelling vision for the function and executing against that vision. The position will be responsible for data and general ledger integrity, timely production of reports, and support in audit.

The ideal candidate will be an extraordinary accomplished professional with over 7 years in corporate finance/ accounting focused in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting. S/he is most likely currently an Accounting Specialist of a high-technology multi-national company, with a proven track record in performing various accounting transactions. S/he should be a self-starter with strong work ethics, hands-on, highly team-oriented, inquisitive, and results-oriented.

S/he enjoys being a part of, and working closely with, the leadership team as a trusted advisor with the ability to understand the "big picture" business context while not losing sight of the details.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Perform daily accounting activities required to maintain general ledger
  • Execute on the purchase order and accounts payable processes
    • - Generate PO’s and send to vendor once the purchase requisition has been approved
    • - Review, process, and gather appropriate documentations and approvals prior to invoice postings/ payments
    • - Analyze invoices/expense reports and charge to ledger accounts accordingly
    • - Audit and reconcile expense reports and credit card bills
    • - Maintain vendor files, correspond and respond to vendor inquiries
    • - Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
    • - Prepare and perform check runs and electronic payments
  • Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
  • Update and reconcile fixed asset register
  • Perform month end activities: accrue related expenses, reconcile bank statements and other related sub-ledger accounts.
  • Assist in generating customer invoices and application of cash receipts
  • Reconcile, prepare and file statutory reporting such as: multi-state sales and use tax and property tax, and 1099’s
  • Perform ongoing analysis of ledger accounts to ensure compliance, integrity of balances / financial reporting, and effectiveness of business processes
  • Assist in ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end closes
  • Provide support to the quarterly and yearly financial audits
  • Maintain an organized set of detailed records to document financial transactions
  • Contribute towards the implementation of SOX process and control documentation
    • - Assist in the design and execution of internal controls
    • - Assist in the coordination of SOX control testing with auditors
  • Foster an environment for breakthrough and continuous improvements

Key Requirements:

  • Strong academic credentials. B.S. Accounting or Finance is preferred
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of US GAAP
  • Strong financial system skills and implementation experience (ability to mine, manipulate, analyze data using excel, access, SQL)
  • Solid analytical skills; one who sees the big picture as well as the details
  • Ability to allocate time and resources efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities; ability to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to address operational risks and provide solutions
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player who is both confident and humble; respect for others, regardless of position
  • Thriving in a fast-pace and high growth culture; hands-on, pro-active, “roll-up-your-sleeves” style
  • Trustworthiness with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity and work ethics;
  • Experience in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups

Principals only need apply. Please forward your resume to hr@quantenna.com. Please include the job title “Accounting Specialist” in the subject.