Staff Accountant |
| Jun. 10, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2009 |
| Location: | Deerfield, IL |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Accounting |
| Description: | BigMachines, Inc., a profitable, rapidly growing web software company (www.bigmachines.com) located in Deerfield, IL (Chicago north suburbs), is in search of a new Staff Accountant. BigMachines is experiencing accelerated growth led by a strong management team, and backed by strong financial investors who are looking for the company to continue driving rapid growth and value creation.
The Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to assist in the day to day accounting work and help with implementing policies, procedures, and internal controls. This rapidly growing organization is in need of a highly motivated individual who looks forward to the challenge of helping in creating, building, and growing our business.
The Staff Accountant position will report to Senior Accountant and will have the opportunity to work closely with multiple teams throughout the organization to drive the companys long-term success and to drive implementation of better business processes.
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| Duties: | Assist in preparation of accurate and timely internal financial reports including providing a consolidated monthly financial reporting package for executive management, investors and the Board of Directors. This includes the global roll-up of financial reports across the companys US corporation and wholly-owned European subsidiary. Ensure proper accounting treatments in compliance of GAAP.
Responsible for managing all aspects of the accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Assist with management of accounts receivable processes including invoice generation and collections.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliation related to monthly close.
Assist with implementation and maintenance of a formal budgeting and budget control process working with the functional managers.
Work with the audit and tax firm to complete the audit and tax work in a timely fashion.
Further develop, document and enforce formal accounting procedures and financial policies.
Document internal control policies and procedures in preparation for compliance with audit and SAS70 requirements.
Assist with an analysis and assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls throughout the organization, identify areas of improvement and work with management to implement changes as appropriate.
Research options and drive implementation of better business systems as required.
Recommend operational and financial improvements to drive growth, increase profitability and maximize cash flow.
Complete special projects, financial analysis and special reports as requested by the management team and investors.
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| Qualifications: | 0-3 years of public and/or corporate accounting experience.
BA/BS in Accounting.
Experience working with a software company accounting is a plus.
High aptitude and ability to learn rapidly.
Hands-on and motivated individual with a desire to do whatever it takes to help the company succeed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Proficiency with Microsoft office software applications required and Intacct experience is a plus.
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