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The Muse

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
The Muse is a career platform used by over 70 million people to find their best-fit jobs, companies and careers, and was recently named one of Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World. Smart companies work with us to attract today’s top talent, giving candidates the information they need to find the company that is right for them. Why? Because life’s too short to hate your career.

As a Staff Accountant to the Accounting team, you’ll help the Finance and Accounting team with general bookkeeping duties such as: billing/invoicing, accounts payable, vendor set-up and various ad-hoc projects as needed. You'll have the opportunity to significantly impact the growth of our company and help redefine the way companies hire.

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How You'll Make an Impact

  • You’ll become an expert in The Muse’s order to cash process
  • You’ll drive the full vendor and billing cycle
  • You’ll help execute the monthly close which include balance sheet account reconciliations, maintaining accurate workpapers, and booking cash
  • You’ll perform detailed reviews of expense accounts and communicate issues in a timely manner
  • You’ll help with ad-hoc projects
  • You’ll get experience in Salesforce and Netsuite software
  • You’ll get a unique opportunity to get insight into the company sales process
  • You’ll support the external audit process
  • You’ll work directly with other teams to accomplish company go

Why We'll Love You

  • You have excellent attention to detail and can master tasks efficiently and quickly
  • You can maintain a positive attitude while managing your workload
  • You’re an expert at managing various tasks at the same time
  • You are committed to high quality work product and can be counted on to deliver output on time
  • You take ownership over your work and have a inquisitive attitude
  • You are willing to go above and beyond to help drive company initiatives
  • You have experience in Excel and basic accounting/general ledger knowledge
  • Public accounting experience. CPA is a plus

At The Muse, we believe that great ideas come from anywhere. We support a collaborative environment and value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives. We believe having a diverse team makes The Muse a more interesting and innovative place to work, and we strive every day to make The Muse a welcoming and inclusive place for all.

If this could be your dream job, please submit a cover letter and resume, so we can get to know you a little better.
Job ID: c424516f-a726-47ab-95ca-3dae237a87db
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Woman founded/led
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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