Staff Accountant
At MotionPoint we’re on a mission - to create understanding through language. Our leading translation platform, technology, services delivery, together with our expertise in language and digital/web platforms, allow our customers to not only build and grow their global businesses, but do so in a turnkey manner so they can focus on other key digital business priorities. Because of that we’ve earned numerous honors and top rankings for our technology, organization, and talent. Our culture is purpose-built to be customer first, and we offer flexible work arrangements to help our people manage their personal and professional lives in a way that works for them. If you’re ready to work with a team that makes a difference in the world every day, let’s talk.
Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented staff accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization. The staff accountant's responsibilities include assisting in preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with 1099 tax filing preparations, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.
To be successful as a staff accountant, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial analysis skills. An outstanding staff accountant should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
- Preparing financial analyses and reports.
- Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Assisting with annual audit preparations.
- Investigating and resolving account discrepancies.
- Assisting with tax filing preparations for federal, state, local, 1099 and special tax returns.
- Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
- Performing other accounting duties and supporting accounting department staff as required or assigned.
- Review contracts for revenue recognition and ASC 606 compliance.
- Ability to review large data sets and analyze information for business review and KPI metrics.
- Reconciling customer account balances and assist in resolution of discrepancies.
- Other duties as assigned
Key Competencies
- Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Capability to balance multiple projects and stay on top of the details of each
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Proactive and solution oriented mindset
- Be open to coaching and development from leadership and peers
- Positive attitude and very customer-centric; always willing to put the customers’ needs first
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred) and other accounting software such as Bill.com, Avalara, and Divvy will be highly preferred
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Note: This job description is not intended to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties may be required by the employee at any time, without notice.
Why Join Our Team:
Big brand bragging rights. You'll be working with very recognizable companies (from Fortune 50 logos to up-and-coming brands) that are sure to impress friends and family.
Diverse, Inclusive, and Energetic team atmosphere. You'll be alongside a group of deeply supportive and diverse colleagues combined with highly approachable ‘open-door’/’open-book’ managers that treat you like a person, not a cog.
Career Stability and Growth. Many team members have been at MotionPoint for more than a decade because they really love our commitment to culture and improving our platform, processes and people, every day. We love our internal talent, and career advancement opportunities both within and outside hired departments are available. We run our business and manage performance with a growth mindset.
Mental, Physical, and Financial Health. Among MotionPoint's offerings are a ‘remote-first’ hybrid work model, flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, paid parental bonding leave, gym membership reimbursement, free Employee Assistance Programs, robust medical/dental/vision plans, and 401(k) with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match, to name a few!