Staff Accountant III

ZipRecruiter is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant III that possesses solid communication, organizational and analytical skills. This position will be an integral part of the general ledger month end close and will report to the Manager, Accounting. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong financial analysis skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that seeks to improve existing processes as we scale our business while collaborating with Legal, Product, FP&A, and Technology to serve as a trusted liaison in cross functional capacities. Key Focuses: Play an integral role in the general ledger month end closing process, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting account analysis with an emphasis on adhering to deadlines Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliation schedules by reviewing the general ledger activity and obtaining a full understanding of the account activity to support month-end reported balances Prepare journal entries and assist in month-end close processes in various accounting areas including, but not limited to fixed assets, professional fees, revenue reconciliations, customer credit cards payments and related chargeback disputes Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, including foreign currency denominated accounts Stay current on changes to U.S. GAAP such as accounting standards updates and have an in-depth understanding of current standards Support internal and external audit requests Assist in documentation, evaluation and monitoring of internal controls Ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as needed