Accountant

Avōq is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team. We are looking for someone who is skilled with numbers and equally able to work across departments to ensure smooth administrative operations and exceptional customer service. You will be part of a growing multi-office Finance & Operations team who will help you with on boarding and initial training.

This role can work out of our either our Washington D.C. or New York office 4 days per week.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3-5 years of public accounting experience in similar role
• Strong problem-solving, exceptional attention to detail, organizational, data review and time management skills
• Experience with expense reporting software “Ramp”
• NetSuite experience (preferred)
• Ability to accurately manage multiple assignments, goals, and reporting requests
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and macros) and other Office products including Word and PowerPoint
• Able to adapt, be responsive to changing tasks, and help account teams stay structured
• A great communicator. You must be able to compile complicated project financials and summarize any issues, questions, or missing information to the project manager.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage all operational accounting functions including client billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable.
• Assist in the month-end close process (Employee time sheets, expense reports, accruals), prepare and post journal entries, perform GL reconciliations.
• Respond to business unit accounting questions or requests for support
• Manage revenue trackers, cost of sales analysis, and assist in the preparation of management reports
• Ensure monthly invoices are sent out on time and oversee other financial deadlines.
• Process Improvement – Assist in refining and streamlining accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Respond to tax-related inquiries and correspondence from federal, state and local tax authorities, external auditors and internal accounting, HR inquiries, and assist in resolution of issues
• Prepare for other tax related matters like 1099s, Business, professional and occupational license tax, property tax, sales tax and assist in maintaining tax & filing deadlines
• Compliance & Controls – Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and financial regulations
• Support and maintain documentation surrounding processes, procedures and controls
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, as well as motivated to work as a team player to contribute to the success of the department, and in turn the organization
• Work with the financial team to create internal controls and policies.

Benefits

WHO WE ARE

Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.

We're seeking either a Manager or Director and the salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes:

• 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) contributions
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
• Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected] and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.