Staff Accountant

October 21

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Wing Assistant

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B2B • SaaS • Productivity

Wing Assistant is a company specializing in providing virtual assistant services to businesses worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services including general virtual assistant work, executive assistance, customer service, bookkeeping, and digital marketing. Wing Assistant aims to enhance productivity for startups and enterprise teams by delegating tasks to dedicated virtual assistants, reducing operational load, and enabling businesses to focus on core activities. Their services are accessible via a subscription model, providing flexible and cost-effective solutions compared to traditional hiring methods. Clients benefit from a dedicated assistant model where the assistant works solely for their business, gaining a deeper understanding of their processes over time.

501 - 1000 employees

🤝 B2B

☁️ SaaS

⚡ Productivity

💰 $2.1M Seed Round on 2022-03

📋 Description

• General Ledger Support: Assist with updating and reconciling general ledger accounts (cash, receivables, payables) and maintaining subsidiary ledgers. • Journal Entries: Prepare routine journal entries (accruals, prepayments) as instructed for monthly close. • Reconciliations: Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet accounts to the GL. • Financial Reporting: Help compile financial statements and management reports by gathering data and preparing preliminary schedules. • Audit Assistance: Provide documentation and explanations for auditors; help prepare audit schedules when needed. • Miscellaneous Accounting: Process petty cash, expense reimbursements, and assist payroll or billing clerks if needed. • Month-End Close: Lead monthly closing activities: process accruals, amortizations, and run trial balances. Prepare/enter standard journal entries (depreciation, payroll accrual). • Financial Statements: Draft parts of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet) and variance analyses; explain fluctuations to management. • Audit Coordination: Prepare detailed schedules for external or internal audits (e.g. fixed assets, inventory); liaise with auditors on requested information. • GL Maintenance: Own a segment of the general ledger (e.g. fixed assets, investment accounts) including reconciliations and fixed asset roll-forward. • Intercompany/Project Accounting: If applicable, manage intercompany transactions or project cost accounting and reporting. • Financial Analysis: Perform ad-hoc analyses (e.g. profitability by product line, cost variances) to support business decisions. • Financial Leadership: Oversee entire month-end and year-end close processes and ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance across accounts. • Accounting System Owner: Lead configuration and improvement of accounting systems/processes to increase efficiency. • Team Leadership: Mentor junior accountants, assign tasks, and review their work. Ensure that accounting staff meet deadlines and quality standards. • Financial Strategy: Contribute to financial planning (budgets, forecasts) by providing reliable data and analysis; optimize working capital and cost controls. • Special Projects: Manage complex initiatives (implementation of new accounting standards, ERP upgrades, M&A accounting integration).

🎯 Requirements

• At least 1 year proven experience as a Staff Accountant with international clients • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred). • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — preferred. • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) considered an advantage. • ERP or Financial System Certification (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal • Solid understanding of financial/accounting terminologies and practices • With a good background in Quickbooks, Asana, and Excel • Tech savvy & familiar with current technologies, like desktop sharing, cloud services, and VoIP • Experience with word-processing software and spreadsheets (e.g., MS Office) • Knowledge of online calendars and scheduling (e.g., Google Calendar) • Proactive attitude • Able to work on a graveyard shift

🏖️ Benefits

• Health Insurance (HMO) • Performance Incentives • Job Security and Stability • Paid Training • Inclusive Culture • Upskilling Opportunities • 100% Work-From-Home • Exceptionally Supportive Team • Opportunities for Career Growth • Fun Work Environment • Holiday & Overtime Pay