Aura
Staff Accountant
Job Description
Aura is on a mission to create a safer internet. In a world where our lives are increasingly online, Aura's category-defining suite of intelligent digital safety products help millions of customers protect themselves against digital threats, and that number is growing rapidly. This is an exciting phase at Aura, and our team of over 400 people worldwide is guided by a leadership slate that's successfully grown startups into multi-billion dollar organizations.
Come build with us!
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented team player to join Aura’s finance team. This staff accountant will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to contribute towards the accurate and timely reporting of transactions across various critical areas of the business.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, the ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and accounting knowledge base, a desire and ability to work in an exciting and fast-moving environment, while also contributing a positive attitude and collaborative mindset to the finance and accounting function.
Day to Day:
- Calculate, prepare, and record journal entries, in various currencies, including expense accruals entries, prepaid and related amortization entries, cash and investment entries, and more.
- Maintain fixed asset and intangibles ledgers, rollforwards, and prepare related accounting entries, inclusive of capitalized software balances.
- Accurate and timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts inclusive of accrued, prepaid, cash, fixed and intangible asset balances, among others. Identify, evaluate, and propose adjustments for accounting discrepancies.
- Review and analyze period over period income statement and balance sheet account balances for reporting purposes and to further identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Support accounts payable function through thorough review and approval of invoices for appropriate coding.
- Participate in and support the annual audit process.
What you bring to the table:
- 2-3 years of general accounting experience; technology industry experience a plus
- Advanced Excel skills
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills – ability to identify discrepancies, determine a resolution, and communicate effectively.
- Strong communication skills – ability to work collaboratively with finance, operations, and other business partners
- BS in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields
It would be great if you also had:
- Familiarity with NetSuite ERP system.
- Experience working for a publicly-traded company.
Aura is committed to offering a generous package to support our employees in all aspects of their life in and out of work. Our packages offer competitive pay, generous health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave and much more! Pay range for this position is $56,000-$80,000, but may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location.
Aura is proud to be an equal employment workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any protected category. Beyond equal employment opportunity, Aura is committed to being an inclusive community where all feel welcome.
Aura is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
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