Junior Accountant / Staff Accountant (San Diego only) at Poway, California

Junior Or Staff Accountant

Whova is seeking a Junior or Staff Accountant to join our highly collaborative and fast-growing software company in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close processes, prepare reconciliations, process invoicing and billing, expense management, revenue recognition and financial reporting, and contribute to various accounting and compliance initiatives.

Why Join Whova?

Make a difference! Our goal is to change lives with our product. Work on exciting and impactful projects. Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development. Fun, authentic, and supportive team environment. Whova is a fast-growing company with a top product in our space, supporting events in 100+ countries. Our brand-name customers include US-Bank, Stanford, L'Oreal, Hilton, LEGO, Microsoft, NASA, IKEA, TEDx, etc. We are proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in San Diego 5 years in a row, and also won the Fastest Growing Private Companies award for 3 years. Recently Whova won the Event Technology Awards' Best Product Team Award, People's Choice Award and also Best Event APP Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the maintenance of accurate financial records and bookkeeping activities in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Process accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, billing, collections, cash application, and customer account reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable functions, including invoice review, expense management, and vendor payment processing.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support deferred revenue tracking and revenue recognition processes to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports, management reports, and ad hoc analyses.
• Help calculate sales commissions and maintain supporting documentation.
• Monitor operating expenses and assist with budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, vendors, the sales team, and internal departments regarding invoices, contracts, payments, and other finance-related matters.
• Assist with audit, tax, and compliance-related projects by preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional duties and special projects that contribute to smooth and efficient business operations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Professional Accountancy, Taxation, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant internships or work experience are a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and GAAP concepts.
• Familiarity with journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and revenue recognition concepts.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: Junior accountant for $48K-$60K, Staff accountant for $60K-$80K, depending on experience with accounting, tax, financial analysis, reconciliations, etc, in software company.
• Health insurance, HSA, 401(K), paid sick and vacation leave
• Two company-provided lunches and Bagel Wednesday!
• Work-from-home Fridays.
• Exposure to a variety of functions, including accounting, billing, communication, and business operations, within a fast-growing software company.
• Strong career growth opportunities.
• A fun, upbeat, and collaborative office environment.

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