Staff Accountant

Yext

(New York, New York)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Yext
Yext puts business on the map. The Yext Knowledge Engine™ lets companies manage their digital knowledge in the cloud and sync it to over 100 services, including Apple Maps, Microsoft Bing, Facebook, Google Maps, Instagram, Siri and Yelp. Yext Listings, Pages, and Reviews help businesses around the globe facilitate face-to-face and digital interactions that boost brand awareness, drive foot traffic, and increase sales.
Summary
Yext is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing and dynamic accounting team. This is a hands-on position with a mix of accounting and operational duties. This role will be responsible for assisting in the day to day transaction processing and the related accounting, preparing account reconciliations in connection with the close process, and performing financial analysis on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities
* Participate in various revenue related accounting functions to include; preparing reconciliations and roll forwards relating to accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, and deferred revenue. * Assist in reconciliations between subledger and G/L. * Participate in intercompany transactions, ensuring proper recording, reconciliation, and settlement of balances. * Support and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes * Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP principles * Design and implement internal controls * Work with independent auditors to provide support for audited financial statements * Manipulate and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger * Assist in external financial reporting processes * Provide ad-hoc analysis to the team when requested
Ideal Candidate
* BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field * 2+ years experience in accounting * Working understanding of GAAP * Ability to manipulate and manage large amounts of data * Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions * Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues * Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment * Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines * Excellent written and formal presentation skills * Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint **Preferred Requirements** * Big 4 public accounting or public/private company corporate accounting experience; Tech industry experience a plus * CPA or working towards completing a CPA * Familiarity with Netsuite, Salesforce, or Zuora
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

Yext offers the following exceptional benefits: competitive compensation, 401k, unlimited snacks, daily meal allowance, flexible hours / paid time off, and excellent health / dental / vision insurance.

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