Aperian Global Hiring for Accounting Assistant Job at Oakland, CA Full Time

Title: Accounting Assistant
Reports to:* Director of Finance*

Aperian Global is a worldwide team of innovators, leaders, and interculturalists dedicated to greater global inclusion. We support organizations in cultivating a workplace that values each person and honors their differences. We would love to welcome you and your passion, skills, and unique perspective to the team!

Take a closer look at our mission, customizable learning solutions, and products at aperianglobal.com and globesmart.com. For more than 30 years we have helped people thrive at work because they belong—no matter who they are, where they are, or where they’ve come from. We work with organizations across the globe, including Amazon, Apple, Twitter, and more than 40% of the Fortune Global 100. Join our team of passionate, empathetic change-makers as an Accounting Assistant! Here’s more about the position:

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Job Summary*
Aperian Global is seeking an Accounting Assistant for our global Finance team. We are looking for a well organized, detail oriented accounting professional to support the day-to-day accounting activities including expenses and billing, maintaining records, assisting in account reconciliation and month-end close process.

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Key Responsibilities*

• Audit expenses to include consultant invoices, out-of-pocket expenses, employee and corporate credit card expenses for compliance with Corporate Travel Policy;
• Process vendor bills to include validating charges, obtaining approvals, proper accounts coding, and data entry into the database.
• Review and follow-up on outstanding expenses with consultants/employees to ensure timely posting to accounting system;
• Prepare weekly check runs to include setting up payments via online banking, record payments, send payment notifications and filing of paid invoices;
• Administrate W-9/W-8 forms, and maintain vendor and client finance records;
• Prepare invoices, perform collections and follow-up with clients as needed;
• Handle vendors/clients’ inquiries, and resolve outstanding issues timely;
• Assist in monthly referral fee audit, payment due posting and account reconciliation;
• Provide support in month-end close activities to include accrue of expenses, posting of journal entries and maintaining of accounting schedules;
• Update and maintain vendor accounts information in internal systems;
• Support in establishing and maintaining expense policies and procedures;
• Provide administrative support and ad hoc duties as required by the department;

Key Qualifications

• Required:*

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with relevant work experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, intercultural sensitivity
• Detail-oriented, highly-organized, quick learner and able to follow instructions
• Proficiency in computer applications with strong ability to learn new systems quickly
• Team player who can easily handle shifting priorities and is able to multitask

Recommended:

• International living/work experience
• Passion for the intercultural field
• Experience working in diverse teams contributing to an inclusive environment

Why Work for Us?
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is part of our DNA. We take a broad view of diversity and truly believe that our differences are our strengths, and each person has something unique and valuable to offer to the world. When you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to work with smart, dedicated colleagues in an environment that fosters respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds, recognizes and values individual and team contributions, and promotes growth and development.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ability to work remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year