Staff Accountant (Payables)

At Livefront, we help companies design and build world-class digital products that command attention and inspire joy. We’ve helped household names like Target, Samsung, General Mills, and Optum create experiences that have reached millions of people, and startups like HomeSpotter and Credly build entirely new businesses that challenge their industries’ status quo.

We're looking for an outstanding Staff Accountant to join our team. *You must reside in/near Minneapolis, MN, or Chicago, IL, to be eligible for this position!

Who you are
You are a craftsperson in the world of accounting who takes great care for precision and accuracy. You pride yourself on integrity, and you are skilled at treating all financial information as confidential. You have a proven track record of overseeing accounts and budgets that lead to a healthy financial profile for a services organization. You attribute your past success to having your head up and seeing around corners, as well as being highly detail-oriented. You are looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a high-growth organization, and you are eager to join a team doing the best work of their lives.

What you will be doing:
• Work under the leadership of the CFO to conduct and manage daily accounting tasks, including, but not exclusively, accounts payable, expenses payable, and the general ledger.
• Manage company accounts payable, including vendor management, credit cards, and employee reimbursements.
• Provide monthly and ad-hoc reporting to internal stakeholders and team leads.
• Assist with financial statement audits, including responding to request lists quickly and maintaining accounting files in a manner conducive to outside audit.
• Assist with month-end close, including general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with treasury needs, including check deposits, positive pay records, and reconciliations.
• Manage data entry, filing, and associated tracking of Livefront assets.
• Assist with documentation of policies and procedures, including regular maintenance and updates.

Why you should apply:
• You enjoy a variety of activities that all align with the same business priorities.
• You want to work with passionate and talented people who are always looking forways to make things better.
• You desire a work environment where respect, mutual trust, and egoless collaboration are paramount.
• You want colleagues who take their work seriously but know how to let loose and have a good time.
• You like being part of a team that has a reputation for excellence and gives back tothe community by educating, mentoring, and sponsoring.
• You believe in sweating the details, giving a damn about quality, and taking pride ingoing the extra mile.

What you bring to the table:
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role on a small team.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP standards and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience creating financial statements.
• Experience with QuickBooks and other accounting software platforms.High proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including formulas, functions, and data analysis.
• Above average discipline, personal organization, and attention to detail.
• Independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
• A demonstrated hunger for personal and professional growth.
• A self-evident love and care for the craft of finance and accounting.

Bonus points if you…:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Experience with the administration of Expensify or other expense reporting software
• Experience with intercompany transactions

What to expect
When applying, please include a short note about yourself, a summary of your work experience, and a link to any public profiles you actively maintain (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn, etc).

Our hiring process moves quickly and consists of several stages for candidates who capture our attention with their initial submission, including, but not limited to, a short preliminary phone interview, a series of video interviews, and a short take-home exercise, which you'll have up to a week to complete.

Compensation is $70,000 - $90,000 a year.

Additional information
We go out of our way to evaluate all employees and job applicants equally based on merit, competence, and qualifications. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and consider all qualified applicants. Don't worry, every application will be reviewed by a human.