HQ - Accounting - Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Library Systems & Services LLC•Rockville, MD

4h•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LS&S is seeking a highly adaptive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team cin Rockville, MD. This role will primarily be responsible for managing the billing and revenue recognition for our portfolio of companies, covering a diverse customer base of over 800 clients. As a key member of the accounting team, you will oversee monthly close journal entries, assist with reconciliations, and cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, growth oriented environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple tasks with precision, demonstrate a passion for customer service, and have a proven track record working collaboratively across multiple teams. This is a hybrid-remote position with two days per week in office and the remaining days remote.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in general ledger accounting, billing, and revenue recognition.
Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with accounting software such as Business Central, Concur, Chargeover, Bill.com or similar platforms
Technical Skills: Thorough understanding of AI and a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with multi-dimensional charts of accounts and complex coding structures is highly desirable
Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality work
Customer Service Orientation: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional and helpful approach
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and collaboration

Nice To Haves

You are passionate about supporting communities and making an impact in a growing organization
You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt well to change
You embrace a positive, collaborative approach, regardless of task complexity, and are willing to contribute in all areas of the team’s success
You are highly reliable and handle sensitive data with the utmost confidentiality
You are a quick learner with the flexibility to adapt to new systems and processes
You believe no work is above or beneath you. As a small team at a growing organization, both rudimentary and complex tasks are performed by all members of the team

Responsibilities

Invoicing and Customer Accounts: Manage invoicing platforms, set up customer profiles, subscriptions, and invoices, and ensure invoice accuracy by cross-referencing against contracts. Compile invoice packages for outsourcing clients including multiple supporting source documentation and project invoices.
Revenue Recognition & Billing Management: Own unbilled and deferred revenue schedules from start to finish, ensuring proper recognition and reconciliation
Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare journal entries, including but not limited to bank transfers, vendor payments, auto-withdrawals, and prepaid expenses. Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts receivable, other asset and liability accounts
Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with multiple departments (Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Product) as well as customer contacts, addressing inquiries from both staff and customers to resolve issues in a timely manner
Cash Receipts Management: Process and apply cash receipts for multiple accounts, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting
Past Due Balances: Monitor and follow up on overdue customer payments, working closely with the account managers as needed
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders for billing and customer data.
Cross-functional Support: Provide additional support to the accounting team in other areas as needed, ensuring seamless operations during peak periods
Other duties as assigned