Staff Accountant

8am

22d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

8am is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in the month-end close process and will report to the GL Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background, comprehensive understanding of GAAP and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• 2-4 years accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Confident self-starter with a solid ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday experience a plus)
• Demonstrated understanding of financial/accounting principles and systems
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close functions for multiple entities
• Prepare journal entries
• Analyze and book accruals for pending invoices, open purchase orders, contracts, and credit card transactions
• Reconcile, provide supporting documentation and detailed analysis for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Review and provide notes from detailed analysis to assigned cost center income statement for month over month and year over year variances
• Perform actual to budget/forecast Income Statement review for assigned cost center
• Cross train with accounting team on prepaids, fixed assets, and other functional areas as assigned
• Record cash transaction activity and reconcile all bank accounts
• Support financial and tax audits by providing PBC schedules and documentation as assigned
• Ensure procedures are in accordance with GAAP requirements and accounting department policies
• Perform ad hoc analysis as requested

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level