Hybrid Accountant (On-Site) at Avenu Insights & Analytics

Job Summary: 

Avenu Insights & Analytics is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working closely with various departments to provide insightful financial analysis and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, excellent analytical abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and be involved in the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance.
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all tasks.
• Perform reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts, prepaid expenses, accruals, inventory and capitalized software.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and assist with tax filings.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes with direct interaction with the FP&A team.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and systems.
• Become proficient using the ERP system.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, sales, and operations, to understand business activities and their financial implications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 4 years of combined corporate and public accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Experience with multi-currency and transfer pricing is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.  

       Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Sage Intacct.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with intercompany and consolidation accounting.

Work Environment:

• Office setting with a moderate noise level.
• The employee will work at an individual workstation, using a telephone and computer.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain seated for extended periods.
• Regular use of a computer and other office machinery, such as printers and copy machines.
• Occasional movement around the office.
• Frequent communication via telephone.

Avenu Summary:

With the backing of four decades of public sector expertise and corporate capability, Avenu has successfully supported government services. Avenu was honored and recognized for four (4) consecutive years as a GovTech 100 Company representing the top 100 companies focused on making a difference in and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States.

Avenu is committed to helping communities thrive and brings a wealth of experience combined with innovation. Today, Avenu offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization.  And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more.

Avenu offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

Avenu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.