Job description
About NewsBreak
NewsBreak defines a new way for users to engage with local news and community. We connect and empower local users, local content contributors, and local businesses at scale, with the goal of helping people everywhere live safer, more vibrant, and more truly connected lives. By forging close partnerships with thousands of local publishers and businesses around the country, NewsBreak is helping a new generation of readers find and engage with vital, locally published content and information.
Since our founding in 2015, we have grown by leaps and bounds to become the nation's leading local news app! We now have 50 million monthly active users and ranked #1 in the news app category on Google Play.
We're a Series-C unicorn startup, headquartered at Mountain View, California. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
About the Role
The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the accounting operations of the company. This includes AR, AP management, contract management, and participation in the monthly close process and financial reporting. This role will be very hands-on and play an integral part in all aspects of accounting operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage AP tasks, including vendor onboarding and maintenance, entering and coding bills to Bill.com, reviewing credit card transactions, and vendor contract management.
- Manage AR tasks, including invoicing, accepting customer payments, and handling collections.
- Assist in month-end closing and maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting and other internal reports.
- Assists with the annual audit preparation for external auditors.
- Support audit engagements, including providing supporting documentation, and coordinating with auditors to resolve their queries.
- Work closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams and assist with ad-hoc reporting and special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- 2+ years' experience in accounting, Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
- CPA or candidate is a plus.
- Positive, get-it-done attitude and agile approach to problem solving.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including operations such as v-lookup, functions, pivot tables, etc.)
- Proficient with NetSuite ERP. Experience with Bill.com would be a plus.
- Desire to learn and grow in a start-up environment.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
- Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- FSA and commuter benefits programs
- Team activity budget
Annual Base Pay Range
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