Join the Blithequark Team as a Dynamic and Driven Accounting and Information Professional
Blithequark is seeking a proactive and self-motivated individual with a strong command of US GAAP, revenue frameworks, and core data skills to join our growing Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your expertise by collaborating with all levels of management and cross-functional teams, both internally and remotely.
About Blithequark
At Blithequark, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our colleagues move quickly, learn, and iterate to make meaningful decisions that show empathy for our range of clients. We are a technology and logistics company that started with house-to-house delivery, and we are looking for colleagues who can help us evolve from an organization known for delivering food to an organization that people turn to for all possible goods.
About the Job
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of cross-team collaboration, serving as the go-to expert for accounting partners in the data and engineering spaces, creating a unique mix of responsibilities. Your days will be filled with:
- Assessing data using SQL and Python
- Conducting in-depth data analysis and examination
- Designing complex drawings and flows
- Contributing to pivotal accounting research and plan requirements
Join us in this opportunity to apply your current skills and develop new ones in a role that combines the best of both data engineering and accounting domains. Thrive in a dynamic and remote-friendly environment where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
Key Responsibilities
- Work cross-functionally with Technical Accounting, Functional Accounting, Engineering, Product, Finance, Tax, Legal, and other stakeholders on policies, processes, and projects, and help drive key infrastructure initiatives and enhancements
- Create and design comprehensive accounting data requirements to facilitate the seamless automation of journal entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes
- Lead process improvement initiatives to further streamline revenue tasks and shorten the revenue close cycle
- Monitor data quality of journal entries prepared via the Revenue Subledger and design Data Quality checks for identified use cases through accounting requirements design, ad-hoc analyses, new product launches, etc.
- Collaborate with the Product and Engineering teams to continuously improve our daily Revenue Reconciliation process and manage reconciliation investigations with the help of the analysis team
- Review new product plans presented during internal Financial Compliance
- Review meetings and assess impact on existing or need for new accounting requirements for the Revenue Subledger
- Cross-collaborate with partnering teams on the journal entry streams for new or existing products for automation via the Revenue Subledger
- Perform monthly revenue accounting close responsibilities, including but not limited to: GAAP revenue analysis, cost of revenue analysis, asset reconciliations, review journal entries, and audit close package preparation
- Ad-hoc analyses and projects as assigned
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in revenue accounting, data analysis, and/or business intelligence
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606 Revenue Recognition required; knowledge of IFRS an plus
- Intermediate/advanced SQL skills and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data, Python an plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing work environments
- Ability to engage with all levels of management and cross-functional teams, both internally and remotely
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with data engineering and accounting domains
- Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What We Offer
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of $28/hour
- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays
- Opportunities for equity awards
Career Growth and Learning:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to training and development programs
Company Culture:
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- Commitment to fostering a culture of empathy and understanding
- Opportunities for networking and community engagement
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Blithequark, we're committed to building and empowering a more inclusive community within our organization, industry, and cities. We believe that genuine growth happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to succeed.
Statement of Non-Discrimination:
In accordance with our values and goals, no employee or candidate will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, diversity, heritage, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. We value a diverse workforce – individuals who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, Native American or Local Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently abled, caregivers and guardians, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If you're a motivated and detail-oriented accounting and information professional looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Blithequark. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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