Staff Accountant @ Cision

Cision employs the brightest, most passionate people in the tech industry. We’d love for you to join our growing team! We invest in our people through training and professional development while supporting you along the way—all so you can meet your career goals. To us, the most important measure of our success is yours.

We are a leader in the professional communications software space. By investing in our brand and technologies, we are driving change in how communications pros distribute, monitor and evaluate their content. We invest in our people through training and management and empower them to drive their careers.

The Staff Accountant is an integral member of the Accounting team. This highly motivated individual will be responsible for completing month-end tasks associated with closing the financial results, financial analytics, reconciliations, and assisting with the financial audits. The position will provide exposure to many aspects of Cision through reporting and analysis of actual results. The primary responsibilities of this position include:

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external teams such as international accounting teams, FP&A, legal, external consultants in relation to flux analysis and providing support as necessary
Ensure that audit schedules are prepared and proactively respond to auditor questions and resolve audit issues.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and timely address any questions from the reviewer and the management
Prepare entries related to bank activities, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, payroll accounting, etc. on a monthly basis within the close timeline.
Assist with purchase accounting adjustments and opening balance sheet tie-out for the acquired companies.
Assist with footnote tie-out for quarter-end and year-end financials prepared in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.

Qualifications

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.
Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to plan effectively, work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. High degree of initiative.

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As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch and Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision’s award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]

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