OpenSesame · 3 days ago
Accounting Specialist
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OpenSesame is an e-learning company that provides online training courses for businesses and employees. They are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to manage communications, support accounts receivable collections, and handle payroll processing while contributing to department-wide improvements.
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Responsibilities
Independently manage communications with employees and customers while using NetSuite, Tesorio, and ADP to address inquiries.
Collaborate with the accounting, sales, and CSM teams to collect payments from customers and begin supporting AR collections efforts.
Prepare and reconcile semi-monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Begin maintaining accurate records for employee compensation, deductions, benefits, and garnishments.
Familiarize yourself with preparing, filing, and reconciling sales tax reports using Avalara.
Independently complete monthly close tasks within five business days.
Process expense reports within three days and ensure payroll is accurately processed semi-monthly, 72 hours prior to payday.
Filed and reconciled sales tax filings, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing professional and prompt responses to employee concerns.
Collaborate with HR and Finance to address and resolve employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, benefits, and expense reimbursements.
Fully own and independently file and reconcile all sales tax returns and demonstrate mastery of the AR collections process.
Conduct audits to verify the accuracy of payroll and sales tax data, resolving discrepancies as needed.
Assist in preparing and submitting required reports, including year-end statements such as W-2s and 1099s.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, streamlining efficiency and accuracy through automation and software optimization.
Build on process improvements and maintain compliance with company policies and legal requirements, ensuring confidentiality and security of employee information.
Qualification
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Required
Energetic, proactive, and detail-oriented professional
Experience with NetSuite, Tesorio, and ADP
Ability to manage communications with employees and customers
Experience in preparing and reconciling semi-monthly payroll
Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
Ability to maintain accurate records for employee compensation, deductions, benefits, and garnishments
Familiarity with preparing, filing, and reconciling sales tax reports using Avalara
Ability to complete monthly close tasks within five business days
Experience in processing expense reports
Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries
Collaborate with HR and Finance to address employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, benefits, and expense reimbursements
Ability to file and reconcile all sales tax returns
Conduct audits to verify the accuracy of payroll and sales tax data
Assist in preparing and submitting required reports, including year-end statements such as W-2s and 1099s
Identify opportunities for process improvement
Maintain compliance with company policies and legal requirements
Ensure confidentiality and security of employee information
Self-starter with a track record of delivering excellent results
Benefits
Professional development
ISOs
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Company
OpenSesame
OpenSesame is an e-learning company that provides online training courses for businesses and employees.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97MKey Investors
JMI EquityFTV CapitalAltos Ventures
2021-07-22Series D· $50M
2019-05-28Series C· $28M
2016-09-27Series B· $9M
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