Accountant
SPS Commerce is hiring an Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for general accounting tasks such as month-end close entries and bank reconciliations, and will also have the opportunity to work on special projects.
Does this sound like you?
You're a go-getter. You're proactive, not afraid to take initiative, and demonstrate a definitve bias toward action.
You value collaboration and teamwork.
You prefer to work in a fast-paced business, and enjoy the challenge of finding new ways to do things.
Why SPS?
We solve retail supply chain problems by cutting through inefficiency with innovation and automation. At SPS we empower retailers, suppliers, distributors, grocers and logistics partners to work better together with our people, our process and our tech products. We have the world’s largest retail network, and we don’t just lead the industry, we are the industry.
At SPS, we believe every employee makes a difference. We ensure employees have the tools, resources and training to explore new ideas and execute them. Our success comes from playing as a team and always playing to win. Careers don’t just grow here, they’re made here.
Day to Day
The Accountant is responsible for general accounting tasks and general ledger account reconciliations. They assist with travel and expense reporting inquiries from vendors and employees. They ensure that payment of vendor invoices and cash applications are processed timely and accurately.
Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly (and potentially more frequent) basis; communicate with various accounting and finance personnel to resolve open items and minimize outstanding items
Perform manual journal entries and prepare supporting documentation on a timely basis
Reconcile, maintain, and analyze certain general ledger accounts on a monthly basis including: prepaid assets, fixed assets, accrued expenses, deferred costs, and others as necessary
Coordinate general accounting functions on a monthly and quarterly basis to ensure financial statements are accurate and timely
Prepare various financial statement schedules used in monthly and quarterly reporting
Work with internal & external auditors to provide support and analysis
Cross-train on roles and responsibilities with other accountants in the group in order to serve as backup for certain functions
Other duties as assigned by management
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent work experience
2+ years related accounting experience
Experience with month-end close processes and solid knowledge of account reconciliations
Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Demonstrated experience with Excel (Vlookup, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of people, internally and externally
Ability to continuously adapt to rapidly changing priorities, while consistently delivering on-time, high quality results
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Ability to take initiative, use strong analytical and communication skills, drive accounting efficiencies, all with an attention to detail, collaborative style, and inquisitive mindset
Preferred Experience
Experience in bank reconciliations, fixed assets & prepaid accounting and analysis
Business Central Microsoft Navision & Concur tools preferred
SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time-off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan and more.
EOE including disability/ veteran