Expense Accounting Associate

Overview

• Join a dynamic finance team as an Expense Accounting Associate, focusing on expense management and optimization processes within a fast-paced, innovative organization.
• Contribute to the purchase-to-pay cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance in vendor contracts, invoicing, and account reconciliations.
• Play a pivotal role in month-end financial close processes, including balance sheet reviews and analytical assessments.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency and automation within the finance department.
• Collaborate with an offshore team, overseeing payment runs and data entry tasks to ensure seamless operations.
• Engage in strategic projects that scale systems and processes, supporting organizational growth and compliance.
• Work closely with senior leadership, contributing to financial reporting and decision-making processes.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage aspects of the purchase-to-pay cycle, including vendor contracting, invoicing, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy in balance sheet reviews and financial statements.
• Record journal entries related to accounts payable and accruals, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze costs and develop reporting mechanisms to support management decision-making.
• Implement and document control processes across various organizational functions.
• Collaborate with an outsourced team to ensure efficient execution of payment runs and data entry tasks.
• Drive optimization and process improvement initiatives within the finance department.
• Support strategic finance projects, contributing to the scalability of systems and processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with 7 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience in financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coach teams effectively.
• Proficiency in analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience in process optimization and automation within finance functions.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with onsite presence as required.
• Start-up mindset with a proactive and forward-thinking approach.