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Full-Time

Staff Accountant

Posted on 7/1/2024

Cision

Cision

1,001-5,000 employees

PR distribution, media monitoring software platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Mid

Vienna, VA, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Power BI
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • At least two to three years of related accounting experience
  • Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles
  • Knowledge of NetSuite a plus
  • Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL)
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to plan effectively, work well under pressure, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams for flux analysis and support
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations monthly and address questions
  • Prepare entries related to bank activities, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, payroll accounting, etc.
  • Assist with purchase accounting adjustments and opening balance sheet tie-out
  • Assist with footnote tie-out for quarter-end and year-end financials

Cision provides a PR software platform and marketing solutions, leveraging technologies such as PR distribution, media monitoring, and social media listening to enable professionals to distribute, monitor, and analyze media content. These technologies empower users to understand, influence, and amplify their stories in today's data-driven world.

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$1.9B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1866

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cision's continuous innovation, such as the new analytics dashboards, positions it as a forward-thinking leader in the PR software industry.
  • The acquisition of Factmata could significantly enhance Cision's ability to provide comprehensive media monitoring and analysis, potentially attracting a broader client base.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Factmata's technology and team could present challenges, potentially leading to operational disruptions.
  • The competitive landscape of PR software is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Cision's growth and profitability.

What makes Cision unique

  • Cision's acquisition of Factmata, a startup specializing in monitoring online narratives, enhances its capabilities in identifying and combating fake news, setting it apart from traditional PR software providers.
  • The introduction of new analytics dashboards and interactive reports allows Cision to offer more intuitive and adaptable ways for communicators to demonstrate the business impact of earned media, a feature not commonly found in competing platforms.
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