Sr. Accountant

Sugar Inc. is looking for a highly motivated individual to join its accounting team as a senior accountant.  This senior accountant will report to the controller and work closely with the accounting and finance team to support the day-to-day accounting functions and special projects. Sugar Inc. is a fast growing online media company with global reach.  This candidate must be able to demonstrate ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support controller and accounting manager with all accounting functions and various financial projects as required
• Act as the key contributor of the general ledger month-end, quarter end and year end closing and account reconciliations
• Reviews and codes specific purchase orders and invoices for appropriate account, class and segment
• Assist in monthly accruals and expense allocation
• Responsible for maintaining monthly closing schedule, checklist and monthly close binder
• Process purchase requests
• Support system implementation and process improvement
• Assist with external audit and PBC preparation
• Identify, document, develop and implement various policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Special projects and other ad hoc assignments as required

Desired Skills & Experience

• B.S/B.A in accounting or related field
• CPA, or CPA candidate a plus but not required
• Minimum four years of strong G/L and month end close experience
• Online media experience and experience plus
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks/projects
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work well individually with all levels of personnel as well as part of a team
• Requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment and being able to appropriately prioritize work while remaining organized and detail oriented
• Awareness of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) guidelines is a plus
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
• The candidate must be proficient with NetSuite (or other mid-tier ERP systems) and MS Office (Strong Excel including Pivot Table, Vlookup, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Please send a cover letter and resume to accountingjobs@sugarinc.com and describe why you think you would be a perfect fit for Sugar. This job is full time position in our downtown San Francisco Corporate Office. No phone calls please.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Internal Position # 652