Staff Accountant

GENERAL FUNCTION
The Staff Accountant participates in all function based accounting activities including Cash and banking, revenue deferrals, selling expenses, G&A expenses, marketing. Also, performs all month-end close items, reconciles balance sheets

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for various function-based accounting activities (e.g. Cash and banking activities, revenue deferrals, recording of legal expense, marketing, etc.).
Completes month-end close duties accurately and timely (e.g. process manual journal entries, performing variance analysis, etc.).
Interacts with accounting partners in North America and across the world
Prepares reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts. Analyzes Cash balances to ensure they are accurately posted. Communicates unreconciled items to proper parties
Work closely with Sr staff and manager for the daily and weekly cash clearing
Works directly with internal and external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion of internal audits and quarterly/annual reviews.
Proactively identifies and implements process improvements as necessary.
Completes special project work as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
2+ years of comparable accounting experience
Strong Accounting background
Strong critical thinking skills
Highly analytical
Self-disciplined/self-motivated, energetic and detailed oriented
In-depth understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
Intermediate MS Excel and Word skills
Ability to effectively work within 2 different SAP systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills
Demonstrate willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems
Demonstrate the ability and desire to initiate and successfully accomplish personal and business goals
Ability to analyze problems, to compile data, to determine facts and reach a logical conclusion
Ability to prioritize and multi task
Constructively challenge the process and take the initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate
Effective time management, organizational and communication skills (both written and oral )
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and management
Ability to build strong business relationships in a team environment

Specific Skills Needed:
1) BS degree in accounting
2) Proficient at MS Office (especially Excel)
3) highly organized and strong analytical skill

Years of Experience: over 2 yrs

Notes:
Hybrid
Work hours: 9a-5pm CT

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.