Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant Role

Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don't limit, but encourage, collaboration. Where all contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind and work is driven by our shared values : be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others.

The Staff Accountant ensures that all A / R transactions are properly approved and posted regularly. He / she ensures documentation for all client invoices and payments are properly maintained.

Essential Job Functions

Issuing customer's invoices based on the information provided in the software or from project managers (it depends on the project)

Managing the process of invoicing pass through costs received on vendor's invoices

Reconciliations of customers balances

Working with project managers on any project related financial issues

Extracting AR reports from Netsuite

Debt collection follow ups with customers (we are in the process of automating this process, so probably by the time new person is hired, it will not have to be done by emails)

Applying customers payments to invoices

Any ad hoc requests related to open projects

Preparation, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

BS / BA from an undergraduate program, preferably in Accounting

2+ years' relevant experience in accounting role with knowledge of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, cash flow forecasting and related reporting

Strong customer service orientation

Intermediate-level Excel and MS Word skills

Excellent organizational skills, sufficient to succeed in a fast-paced, fast-growing environment with changing priorities

Solutions-oriented, strong attention to detail, tech-savvy

Recognized by former colleagues for attributes congruent with Alira Health Values : Integrity, Quality, Service, Achievement

Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, yet less structured team environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient in English; knowledge of French or Spanish helpful, but not required.

Knowledge of Netsute preferred

Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Intermediate MS Excel skills required for role.

Good organizational skills to plan, organize and prioritize workload are crucial for this position.

Ability to work under pressure.

Team player.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Normal office working conditions including frequent sitting, standing, bending, twisting and computer monitor use. Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.

Flexibility to work from home or in the office

Languages : English

Education : Bachelor of Science (BS) : Accounting

Contract Type : Regular