Staff Accountant I

Appian provides a leading low-code software development platform that enables organizations to rapidly develop powerful and unique applications. The applications created on Appian’s platform help companies drive digital transformation and competitive differentiation.

• Accurately and promptly prepare monthly customer invoices related to Time & Materials consulting projects, working with project managers to ensure accurate billing of hours worked.
• Generate and send other customer invoices on a weekly basis. Enter invoices in external customer billing systems as needed.
• Complete / prepare vendor setup forms as requested by customers.
• Contact customers and inquire about the status of past due invoices to improve timeliness of customer payments.
• Perform month – end closing procedures related to order entry, billing and cash forecasting.
• Assist manager with special projects.
• Support of annual audit.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 0-2 years of general accounting or corporate finance experience required
• Regular and frequent interaction with customers and Appian sales personnel will require strong communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
• ERP financial system (preferably PeopleSoft) experience preferred but not required
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Ability to work in an area requiring special attention to detail and adherence to regular monthly deadlines
• Ability to grow and take on more responsibilities as required