Accountant
Austin, TX
Role Summary:
This position will have primary responsibilities for Accounts Payable data entry and related activities, alongside a range of General Ledger activities in support of the Finance and Accounting functions, including but not limited to data entry and tracking of New Construction/Development Actual spend in separate tools and systems. Reporting to the Sr. Accounting Team Leader, this position will support the efforts to conduct month-end close activities, produce periodic financial reports, and maintain an accounting system and relevant records.
THIS ROLE IS ONSITE IN AUSTIN, TX.
- Responsibilities:Facilitate payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, requesting W-9 information, reviewing purchase orders, accurately booking with general ledger account codes, and resolving discrepancies.
- Ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
- Assist with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
- Bridges general ledger payment activity to separate construction project tracking tools and software.
- May assist the Finance, Accounting, and Human Resource functions in payroll and related activities.
- Support the Sr. Accounting Team Leader in preparation of accurate and timely monthly consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Support the Finance and Accounting team with reporting preparation and generation.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of related and relevant experience
- Proven experience working in a startup, or similar environment
- Experience in a multi-unit industry and restaurant accounting experience a plus
- Software skills:
- Must be comfortable learning, working with and pivoting between various platforms and applications
- Basic/working knowledge of Excel
- Experience with NetSuite, ADP and Bill.com a plus.
- Experience in POS systems preferably Toast, payroll software such as ADP, Justworks PEO, Toast Payroll or similar, and other third-party platforms a plus.
- Qualities:
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change, is a self-starter, is a critical thinker
- Has outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (will be required to succeed)
- Models a servant leadership style of working with others. Is able to balance that with the need for action and decision-making when necessary
- Is passionate about the higher purpose and committed to the core values
- Desires to contribute positively to the Company's culture
- Able to balance candor with honor and respect