You may be an ideal fit for this role if:
You are someone who thrives in an environment with lots of moving pieces and can manage multiple projects across different initiatives
You are motivated to complete tasks with accuracy and find creative ways to get things done efficiently
You can work independently in a remote work environment
You hold yourself and teams accountable to superior work quality
You can adapt and remain flexible in an environment where things constantly change
- You are based in the United States and are authorized to work without visa sponsorship.
Representative Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with all tax reporting and compliance - state, local, and federal - we have employees in 43 states - using Avalara and payroll processor.
Handle all employee onboarding / offboarding and payroll reporting into NetSuite GL
Validate payroll and related tax compliance for reconciliation into NetSuite
Manage annual reporting for Contractors - 1099s
Assist with financial, tax, workers’ compensation and 401k audits
Assist with preparation and/or review of daily entries and month-end reconciliations
Document accounting processes and procedures to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls
Assist the Corporate Controller and Accounting Team with other projects as needed
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area
At least 3 years of general accounting experience, preferably within a SaaS company
Experience using NetSuite and Avalara in a professional setting, preferably within a SaaS company
Understanding of US GAAP accounting principles
Experience with multi-state tax compliance requirements
Experience with Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookup formulas required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfortable communicating with individuals at all levels of an organization
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