Accounting Manager I

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As a member of #TeamPromethean, you'll have the opportunity to change lives with technology and directly impact education and the workplace for countless people every day. If you're passionate about education, collaboration, and making a positive global impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on our mission to transform the world, one student, one teacher, and one community at a time.

The Accounting Manager I role is a key member of the Accounting team, which reports to and works closely with the US Senior Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager I collaborates within both the broader Finance team and other business units to ensure financial results are recorded and reported effectively and efficiently through strong analytical and technical accounting skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve in a key leadership role for the month-end close process, including supervising other members of the Accounting team, to ensure financial results are accurate, consistent with IFRS and US GAAP as appropriate, and reported on the determined month-end close timeline

• Manage ongoing accounting processes, including bank reconciliations, inventory movements, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Review and approval of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for all companies as needed

• Assist with the month-end financial reporting

• Review and analyze balance sheet fluctuation movements on a monthly basis and help to prepare summary reports for CFO

• Assist with annual audits, providing data and responding to queries as needed

• Mentor and develop more junior members of the Accounting team

• Involved in implementation of and ongoing SOX control measures, ensuring that requirements are met 

Job Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 - 3+ years' of previous experience in a similar finance environment

• Experience of US GAAP reporting and SOx compliance is desirable

• Independent thinker/problem solver with strong analytic skills

• Strong communication skills across all levels of management

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Sound, up-to-date technical accounting knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting ERP software

• CPA is not a requirement but a nice to have

Base Range: $75,900 - $89,000 + Bonus Eligible

For business reasons, Promethean does not employ individuals who work remotely in San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland. 

Promethean provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Our benefits include: 

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

· Spending Accounts (FSA and HSA) 

· Disability Programs 

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching 

· Generous PTO and Holidays 

· Paid Maternity and Parental Leave Program with Child Care Subsidy 

· Paid Volunteer Time Off 

· Reward and Recognition Program 

· Well-Being Programs (For example, company-wide health challenges) 

· And more!

Promethean is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We realize that by creating teams rich in diverse thoughts and experiences, our people, company and customers are free to thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status; or any other protected classifications or characteristics under applicable local laws. In addition, Promethean values privacy and the protection of personal information.

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