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Staff Accountant

Telnyx
United States of AmericaFull Time11d

Job Summary

As a Staff Accountant, you will manage full cycle Accounts Receivable and customer support functions, handle daily accounting activities, create or improve existing processes, and assist in monthly/quarterly closes. You'll also work with external auditors for compliance.

The Role

As a Staff Accountant, you have in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, proficiency in accounting systems, and a strong motivation to contribute to the achievement of an efficient close and financial reporting process. You will play a critical role in overseeing daily accounting activities, creating new or improving existing accounting processes, and managing multiple priorities concurrently without compromising quality. 

Responsibilities

  • Manage full cycle Accounts Receivable and customer support functions by handling invoicing, payment application, collections and customer queries

  • Ownership of the daily bank and credit card transactions, as well as weekly reconciliations

  • Regular reconciliation of vendor invoices against internal databases including prompt communication with external vendors for any discrepancies

  • Assist in monthly and quarterly close activities, including revenue analysis, aging reports review, and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Proactively identify issues, drive continuous improvement, and optimize and automate processes/systems to support global growth

  • Partner cross-functionally within finance, and various functional business owners to establish best practices, as well as drive ongoing process improvements

  • Liaise with external auditors as assigned on annual audits to ensure compliance

Who we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

  • 2+ years of similar Accounting experience 

  • Proficient in Excel including vlookup and pivot tables, and experience organizing large data sets

  • Ability to work independently or as a team in a fast-paced environment and address difficult situations in a professional manner

  • Curiosity and an eagerness to learn with a passion towards job responsibilities and 

  • Possess excellent attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, and prioritization skills

  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication

Bonus Qualities

  • Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and IFRS

  • Experience in using Xero, Fathom, Bill.com, or other similar accounting systems

  • Experience working with a fast-paced, high-tech start-up or complex company