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Accounting Assistant

Kanopy

Accounting Assistant

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ABOUT KANOPY

    Kanopy is a video streaming platform that brings people together through film. By partnering with universities and libraries, we've made it possible to offer free access to the world's top film collection for millions of people. We're growing at an incredible rate and are looking for the right Accounting Assistant to come and join our team as we continue to scale our efforts.

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    We are looking for an Accounting Assistant who is responsible for owning the accounts receivable function and assisting in monthly accounting functions. You will help with key parts of the accounting operations and handle most day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable needs. 

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

    • Handle Accounts Receivable duties, including communicating with customers and recording receipt of payment
    • Handle Accounts Payable duties, including the payment of monthly business invoices and quarterly royalty reports
    • Help the controller with the month-end close process to ensure monthly publishing of accurate financial data to business partners, including timely analysis and communication of budget to actual variance and executive reporting
    • Respond to supplier inquiries regarding quarterly royalty reports
    • Record invoices from the sales department in accounting software
    • Track and apply customer payments
    • Deposit checks received from customers and apply cash receipts in our ERP system
    • Other accounting and financial analysis projects

    QUALIFICATIONS 

    • 2+ years experience in a professional office environment (New grads welcome!)
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills
    • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and associated deadlines
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with proven experience managing telephone, email and in-person communications
    • Strong computer literacy – Google, Microsoft Suite, experience with NetSuite/YayPay is a plus
    • Ability to adapt to a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment

    This position is based in our San Francisco office and comes with a competitive salary & benefits package, including full health/dental coverage and 4 weeks vacation. At Kanopy, we look for focused and results-driven people looking to make an impact and contribute to our growing team. Bonus points to those that have a good sense of humor, love for film, or an interest in education.