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Financial Accountant
Switchfly Denver, CO
Other | Wholesale 10 Months Ago
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Switchfly is Hiring a Financial Accountant Near Denver, CO

**Hybrid Role**

Switchfly is seeking an experienced accountant to join our team. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity to support and impact the next evolutionary phase of our company. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative business environment where ‘the old way’ is not ‘the new way’ and where creative ideas cross paths with hard work and enthusiasm to advance our business, and careers, forward. Like the travelers that propel our industry, we are seeking an adventurous team member who embraces a challenge, is continually motivated by finding a ‘better way’, and who thrives on getting the job done and takes pride in what they produce.

This role will work alongside an experienced Accountant and directly support our Assistant Controller and CFO in a variety of core, recurring areas of responsibility in addition to a wide assortment of ad-hoc and project-oriented assignments. Some of the primary goals of this position will be centered around gaining efficiencies, fortifying internal controls and procedures, and facilitating scalability in preparation for future growth. Critical finance processes in which you will have key responsibilities include accounts payable and purchase orders, month-end close and GL maintenance, account reconciliations and workpapers, financial analysis, audit and tax support, cash flow, reporting, and GAAP accounting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, record, process accounts payable and disbursements
  • Review vendor contracts and process related purchase orders
  • Assist with weekly cash forecasting
  • Reconcile and record corporate credit card activity
  • Process expense submissions (Concur)
  • Assist with Reconciling balance sheet accounts including prepaids and accruals
  • Assists with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
  • Record monthly journal entries for accruals and other expenses as needed
  • Prepare and submit various tax filings (e.g. sales and use, 1099s, etc.)
  • Implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed in accordance with GAAP
  • Participate in process improvement including streamlining and strengthening internal controls
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports and perform analysis as needed
  • Support annual audit processes (e.g. financial, 401k, etc.) including gathering and preparing information requests/schedules and assisting with questions
  • Apply cash receipts and monitor accounts receivable balances
  • Assist with expense allocations and intercompany accounting processes
  • Support accounting activities between onshore and offshore entities

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Intermediate MS Excel skills required (VLookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Teamwork-oriented
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where change is normal; strong multi-tasking skills, and flexibility to alternate from one project to the next quickly

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • Minimum 2 years of accounting experience including financial close
  • CPA, or path to obtaining CPA, a plus
  • NetSuite (or other similar ERP) experience preferred
  • Experience working with Concur a plus
  • Travel industry experience is a plus but not required

Switchfly core values to consider for this position:

BOLD AND FEARLESS INNOVATION 

Professional success requires thinking big and dreaming big, with generous helpings of courage and curiosity. Nimble and forward-thinking, we’re building the future by challenging ourselves and demanding daily improvement. As we relentlessly push boundaries, everything becomes possible. 

OWNERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Taking professional responsibility reflects an approach that understands the stakes, and how success requires everyone to be truly accountable. We’re visionaries, not mercenaries, and from the CEO to our newest colleague, we own what we do, because the buck stops with each of us. 

A CULTURE OF TRUST AND RESPECT

Defined and guided by our values, Switchfly is a collaborative workplace committed to bringing out our best every day. Transparency and open communication, free of politics and united in purpose, we work smarter, not just harder, as one tribe working together to achieve our shared goals. 

 A little bit about us…

We exist to positively impact the way people travel, enriching lives through unique opportunities tailored to their individual desires.

At Switchfly, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

Switchfly offers competitive base pay with bonus opportunity, 401k with match, and a full suite of health benefits and plan choices with an average of 87%* of premiums covered by Switchfly. We offer a flexible work environment and work-life balance with unlimited paid time off. Switchfly closes the office between Christmas Eve and New Years to make sure employees spend time with family and friends or doing whatever they love most! For those local to Denver, we also reimburse parking, provide catered lunches on Tuesdays, and keep an office stocked with snacks and drinks.

*Premium coverage will vary depending on chosen plan

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Other

INDUSTRY

Wholesale

POST DATE

06/09/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

12/17/2022

WEBSITE

switchfly.com

HEADQUARTERS

DENVER, CO

SIZE

100 - 200

FOUNDED

2001

CEO

CRAIG BRENNAN

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Wholesale

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