The role: 

• The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing tasks that will help us monitor our revenues.
• The Staff Accountant will be responsible for keeping track of money owed to us by customers, preparing invoices & updating records to ensure that we receive payment for services offered to clients.
• In addition, the Staff Accountant will support the month-end accounting close process including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, & assisting in the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy & compliance with company policies. The goal is to contribute to the accurate preparation of invoices, accounts receivable management, & safeguard the companys income.

Why youll love this role:

• Process client invoices & ensure invoices are free of errors & processed in a timely manner
• Assist billing team with discrepancies on invoices
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash & accounts receivable
• Prepare & post journal entries to ensure accurate & timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls & accounting policies.
• Respond to customer inquiries & resolves issues as needed
• Keep accurate records in our system & makes updates to customer info as needed
• Reconcile deal information in our Billing System with signed customer agreement
• Follow up with delinquent accounts, make collection calls, draft collection emails & letters
• Provide A/R write-offs & communicate with clients with efficiency, professionalism & provide excellent customer service

Why youre a great fit:

• 2+ years of related accounting experience required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Great at math & proficient in Excel 
• Ability to work independently & in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs & interact professionally with customers
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
• Experience in a SaaS industry with recurring revenue preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software programs, such as Netsuite, is preferred

Compensation:

Base salary: $60,000 - $67,000

Total compensation for this role also incentive stock options & benefits. 

About Newsela:

One of the fastest growing tech companies in K-12 education, Newsela was founded on the principle that while every child may have unique learning preferences, they all deserve a rich learning experience that ignites a love of learning. We built our platform based on learning science research to deliver the most engaging, authentic content to modernize how teaching happens in the classroom. Along with interactive assessments & tools, we provide teachers with digital content at five reading levels -- from +100 of the best sources -- that is relevant to the diverse backgrounds & interests of their students. Since we started in 2013, weve established a presence in 90% of U.S. K-12 schools & over 2.5M teachers & 37M students have registered with Newsela.

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