Senior Accountant

Company Overview (Who are we? Why should you join us?)

At ecoATM the proof of our success is in our staggering growth, extraordinary impact on protecting the planet, and providing a work culture unlike any other. We are a technology company and a pioneer of device re-commerce. Through our 6500+ automated kiosks and online marketplace Gazelle.com, we enable people all over the world to join the mobile device re-use revolution, a revolution that will get billions of used smartphones out of the e-waste cycle and into the hands of people who don’t have affordable access to the empowerment of the latest mobile technology.

At ecoATM we know our employees are our greatest strength and the key to our continued growth and success. When you join our team, you will enjoy more than just a job, you will be empowered to develop and utilize your unique talents and skills to build a rewarding career while making a lasting, positive impact on the planet.

Our Values and Leadership Behaviors

 

About the Role 

The Senior Accountant role is responsible for a broad range of monthly accounting activities and financial analysis, with an emphasis on supporting the month-end close process and balance sheet reconciliations. Key duties include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling various balance sheet accounts (with a focus on compensation and benefits), providing general accounting support for cross-functional initiatives, conducting technical accounting analysis, and participating in projects to enhance overall accounting operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Record journal entries for activity and transactions related to assigned accounts, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, accruals, escheatment, and debt. 

• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze balance sheet accounts, particularly those associated with payroll, employee benefits, other compensation-related accounts, escheatment, and debt. 

• Support month-end close for international entities. 

• Support technical GAAP analysis of new company initiatives and transactions (e.g., new compensation structures or benefit programs) to ensure proper accounting treatment. 

• Assist with audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and schedules for compensation, benefits, and other general ledger accounts. 

• Assist with Monthly, quarterly and annual Financial and Bank Compliance Reporting 

• Perform analytical reviews, including researching variances between actual and expected results, budgets, and forecasts, with a focus on compensation and benefits expenses. 

• Collaborate with HR and other cross-functional teams on accounting matters related to payroll, benefits, and other employee-related expenses. 

• Support software and project initiatives by providing recommendations impacting relevant subject matter areas (requirements gathering, UAT, etc.). 

• Build and present ad-hoc reports to support monthly analyses and management requests as needed. 

• Support fixed asset monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing journal entries, roll-forwards, and account reconciliations related to fixed assets and right-of-use (ROU) assets as needed 

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls around month end close and reporting. 

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required 

• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting required; 1-2 years with an audit firm preferred 

• CPA preferred 

• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP 

• Experience with Oracle ERP preferred 

• Strong accounting, reconciliation, and analytic skills, especially in compensation and benefits areas 

• Proficient in MS Excel 

 

Location (Where will you be working?) 

Remote within the United States