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Staff Accountant

Created on 27-02-2019
Location Palo Alto

Description

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading home renovation and design platform in the world. We have a highly engaged community of over 40 million unique monthly users who leverage our technologies to find inspiration for their next project, connect with over 2.1 million home design professionals and discover products in the Houzz Shop.
About the Role
Houzz is looking for a team-player with strong communication skills and superb attention to details to take on a role of Staff Accountant. In this position, you will work closely with the Accounting Manager in all aspects of finance and accounting.
What You'll Do
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing procedures
  • Prepare necessary journal entries
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations
  • Assist with cash applications
  • Analyze and adjust balance sheet accounts as appropriate (Prepaids, Credit Cards, etc.)
  • Maintain documentation of processes related to accounting procedures and internal controls
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects as required
  • At a Minimum, We'd Like You to Have
  • A college degree with a B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounting
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • ERP systems experience, NetSuite is a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and adhere to tight deadlines
  • A precision- and detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills
  • A proven ability to identify and drive process/system improvements
  • Solid communication skills (written and verbal); strong interpersonal skills including conscientiousness, diplomacy, flexibility, and dependability; ability to maintain confidentiality
  • An ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently and cross-functionally 
  • A trustworthy, positive, energetic and optimistic attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
  • Benefit

    TGIF lunches

    TGIF lunches

    Cake and birthday celebrations every Fridays!

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    Possibility to earn high commissions

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    Access to our flexible benefits program including childcare vouchers, Cycle to Work (bicycle parking and showers available onsite), dental insurance, health screenings and an annual season ticket subsidy and loan program.

    Access to ou...

    Gym membership discounts (London)

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