Job description
We are dscout. At our core, we are People Nerds. We empower our customers to meet the people who matter to them in the moments that matter most. Customer-obsessed companies and agencies like Salesforce, Sonos, Groupon, and Best Buy use dscout to build better products and services because of people like you. We are building a smart and driven team, and we would love for you to join us.
The dscout team is on the search for an experienced Senior Accountant to support our growing company and more specifically, our Finance team. This role would report directly to our Accounting Manager. You will be responsible for supporting the finance organization’s day-to-day needs by ensuring transactions are reported accurately, accounts are reconciled, and financial statements are prepared timely. The Senior Accountant must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), have a keen attention to detail, sound judgment, and an eagerness to learn and contribute to a fast-growing company. Much of this work will be collaborative, and involve close partnerships with many other departments across dscout.
Lastly, while this role will be mostly remote, it will involve some occasional visits to our Chicago HQ for training and leadership opportunities. Because of this, a location within the Chicago area would be preferred. If you're excited to support our growing team by tackling these strategic challenges, we'd love to hear from you!
What you will do (let’s call them Responsibilities):
- Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process
- Oversee billing and cash collection and prepare customer invoices, as appropriate, with a focus on revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
- Maintain documentation, records, analyses, and financial reports that validate the financial statements are complete and accurate
- Produce financial reporting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP)
- Oversee tax compliance for Sales and Use Tax and Payroll Taxes
- Work with external auditors and tax advisors with the completion of the annual audit and tax returns
- Respond to information requests and meet reporting deadlines
- Assist the Accounting Manager & CFO as needed
What you need to have (we can call them Desired Skills and Background):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA highly preferred
- 4-6 years of relevant work experience
- Private and Public accounting experience highly preferred with experience with acquisitions
- Experience with NetSuite and familiarity with systems that support accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense reporting, and payroll (i.e., Maxio, Expensify, Paycor, Avalara, etc.)
- Proficiency with systems and previous automation and/or process improvement a plus
- Prioritizes competing workloads and meets important deadlines
- Enjoys solving problems and serving customers of the finance organization, internally and externally
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written
About dscout
dscout is a team full of passionate research, sales, technical, marketing, design, success, and operations professionals. We are driven by the power of research—how in-context insights from real people can build products and services that are more people-centric. We value learning, sharing, and building. We deeply value being a diverse and inclusive team and company, and we look for team members who align with that belief. We are proud of what dscout is today, and we are excited to build our future with you.
It doesn't just stop there. When you join the dscout team, you will get:
A strong and competitive compensation package with a built-in bonus and equity program.- An incredible and progressive benefits package (for both you and your dependents) to support work/life balance including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 401k match, and much more.
- An education stipend to support your growth & development and a remote work stipend.
- A company that is open and transparent with our team. You will know what is happening and why it matters.
dscout is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on identity- race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at accommodations@dscout.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. We'll do all we can to ensure you're set up for success during our interview process while upholding your privacy, including accommodation requests. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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