Staff Accountant

Company Description

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100.
Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.
We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programs for individuals and businesses

Job Description

As a Staff accountant, you will be responsible for assisting the controller in maintaining accurate books of accounts including book keeping, analysis and reporting. The main duties and responsibilities include

• Raising invoices for all completed sales orders
• Maintaining AR reporting and keeping the records clean by applying the payments accurately and in a timely manner
• Processing and Accounting for Vendor invoices, credit card statements and employee reimbursements
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Assist with Balance sheet and PnL reconciliations, analysis and reporting
• Assist with Cash management and month end reporting
• Assist controller with commissions accounting and adhoc requests from Corporate in UK

Qualifications

• 18 months+ work experience in a similar role
• Accounting or Finance degree from an accredited college preferred
• Experience in event management is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactively take actions necessary to produce results.
• Generate timely decisions and have sound judgment.
• Build trust internally and externally, and command a professional image.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with non-accounting leaders
• Proficient in Excel – minimum of Vlook up, Pivots etc
• Detail oriented without losing sight of big picture
• Good time management to work in a fast paced environment

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $60k-$70k / annually depending on experience.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include: 

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount 
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs 
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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This post will expire on 10/11/2024