Staff Accountant

Who is CADY?

CADY exists to inspire and unleash human potential. Started in 1999, we have become the fastest growing photography company in the U.S., with an average 20% growth each year. Through photography, classroom solutions, school branding, and more, we deliver an experience unlike anything in our industry. We are an innovative company competing to outdo ourselves, year after year. As the nation’s premier school photography company, we engage with students, schools, and our team members to make them feel accepted and empowered. CADY’s mission is to go beyond a portrait and to provide a premier experience for the extraordinary- because each of our guests, school partners, and team members are utterly extraordinary. 

Who are you? 

You are an ambitious, detail oriented team member who finds joy in making meaningful connections with people. You have a true passion for creating memorable experiences for people. You see beyond the surface of interactions and recognize that every person has a story and the idea of being a part of that is exciting! You enjoy working hard and celebrating hard. You love the opportunity to exceed expectations- and be rewarded for your contribution to the company! 

Job Summary 

As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for providing professional accounting support to a variety of financial functions at Cady, including assisting with monthly financial statement reporting and analysis, cost accounting, budgeting and variance analysis, and tax compliance. You will ensure that our accounting, audit and reporting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
 

Responsibilities 

• Accounts for and reconciles all banking activity including both daily activity and periodic bank statements.
• Book and account for revenue.
• Prepare and send estimates and invoices and maintain the accounts receivable ledger.
• Generate and deliver reports as needed including but not limited to: individual job profit and loss, receivable aging, chargeback analysis.
• Monitor, review, and dispute incoming chargebacks.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations accurately completed by the deadline with all unusual items properly followed up on and completely examined.
• Properly and timely prepare closing entries for accounting close each period.
• Responsible for sales tax filing and compliance.
• Provide high levels of customer service to cross functional departments. 
• Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description exhibiting a team player attitude.
• Assist with responsibilities including supporting the team with cross training, training, and development, as well as serve as backup in their absence.
• Work on ad hoc projects as business needs dictate.

Job Requirements 

Qualifications/Skill Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field and preferably education requirements met to sit for CPA exam.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience. 
• Experience using SAGE accounting software and programs (preferred).
• Excellent excel skills to include: sumifs, countifs, lookups, pivot tables.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to shift priorities while meeting a constant stream of deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.