Senior GL Accountant

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Quizlet’s mission is to help students (and their teachers) practice and master whatever they are learning. Every month more than 50 million active learners from 130 countries practice and master more than 300 million study sets on every conceivable topic and subject. We are developing new learning experiences by modeling how students learn and drawing upon knowledge acquisition, retention, and pedagogy in cognitive science. We are always seeking to help students master any subject by optimizing study efficiency and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities
  • Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts
  • Coordinate accounting matters with other departments
  • Play a key role in month-end closing and preparation of periodic reporting schedules and disclosures for monthly, quarterly and year-end review and audit processes
  • Communicate, verbally and in writing, with various groups including internal customers and team members to perform work functions
  • Assist all Accounting and Finance personnel in the resolution of accounting related issues and implementing new accounting processes.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  • 3 - 5 years of accounting experience preferably in a fast-growing consumer Saas company
  • Big 4 Experience is a plus
  • Revenue recognition under ASC 606 is a plus
  • Preference for candidates with a working knowledge of NetSuite
  • Solid understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited procedures currently exist
  • Ability and willingness to work independently and accurately on multiple assignments/projects simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.

Quizlet's Team Culture

We are here to make education better and more accessible. We strive to improve the lives of students and teachers at every stage and in every setting. We have a bias for action, take initiative, and hustle to deliver results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do. We sweat the details and take personal accountability and pride in anything that carries the Quizlet name. We speak up, jump in and work with each other to fix problems, and never say "that's not my job." We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company.

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

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501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

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