Staff Accountant - Wellspring - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Great opportunity to build your career with a fast growing tech firm!
About Us
Wellspring is the global leader in tech scouting and innovation management software, serving leading companies. Businesses use our platform to scout for disruptive technologies, find co-development partners, track workflows across the innovation portfolio, and manage R&D operations globally.
About the Role
The Staff Accountant is a new role as we expand our team. We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, proactive, able to juggle multiple priorities, and flexible. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity as we go through extensive growth over the next 12 months and beyond. This position will be in-person one day a week and work from home 4 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Manage new customer contracts; ensure proper entry in contract management system
- Complete invoicing for new customers
- Oversee AR collections
- Field and resolve inquiries from customers and management
- AP entry
- Assist with month-end close (journal entries, bank reconciliations, accruals, etc.)
- Ad hoc reporting for internal stakeholders as needed
About You
Required Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (vlookup, pivot table, etc)
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong organizational / time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
Other Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Experience in an Accounting role - full time or internship
- SAAS experience is a bonus
Why Work for Us
- Awesome potential for growth
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
