Accountant

South San Francisco, CA
Finance – Finance /
Full Time /
On-site
Position Summary

We are seeking an Accountant to join our finance team and be a strong independent contributor to accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. 

The primary focus of this position is to contribute to daily accounting operations, perform account analysis and reconciliations, support financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting.

This is a multidisciplinary role & this individual will further interface across many parts of the company to help drive business and financial results.  The successful candidate will be a strong individual contributor who has a proven track record of problem solving and process optimization.  This is a hands-on position.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities

    • Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
    • Perform cash reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness
    • Manage prepaid expenses, including recording, amortization, and reconciliation
    • Manage and reconcile corporate and virtual credit card transactions
    • Monitor and record accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting
    • Review and reconcile monthly reporting packages from international operations, including tie-out of supporting schedules and account reconciliations
    • Assist with monthly consolidated financial statement flux analysis reports for management
    • Accounts Payable back-up and support
    • Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and automation of accounting and reporting processes
    • Assist in quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
    • Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather financial information
    • Support general corporate accounting matters and ad hoc projects or requests

Requirements

    • BA/BS or equivalent in accounting or related field
    • 3+ years of corporate accounting experience
    • Superior written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
    • Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
    • Quick learner, ability to identify issues and resolve problems by applying critical thinking to complex accounting issues
    • Strong experience and knowledge in U.S. GAAP and internal controls
    • Strong Excel skills
    • Experience with SAP preferred
$75,000 - $140,000 a year
Cellares’ total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Free EV Charging, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.