HarrisX - a Stagwell Inc. company
About Us
This is your chance to kickstart your career at HarrisX, a leading technology, research and consulting company that focuses on understanding the connected consumer and runs the longest running and most comprehensive research on consumer behavior for the top Technology, Telecom & Media companies in the world. We marry survey research and behavioral data to understand the attitudes and actions of today’s connected consumers, who engage with the digital ecosystem through smartphones, PCs, wearables, smart speakers, and other connected devices. We are also a leader in public policy and reputation research, having been the most accurate pollster of the 2020 election and advising multiple Fortune 100 companies on issue positioning and reputational matters.
Based in Washington DC and with offices in New York City and Tampa, HarrisX runs the Mobile Insights (wireless focused) and Total Communication Surveys (TV/broadband/voice focused) and an array of other connected consumer surveys resulting in the largest syndicated TMT-focused consumer trackers in the U.S. Across its products, HarrisX’s gathers data from nearly 100,000 monthly respondents. HarrisX also studies mobile behaviors through its Telephia.io behavioral data application, which captures actual smartphone usage data. More recently, HarrisX launched the Covid-19 TMT Dashboard, which tracks the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on consumer sentiment and attitudes around the TMT space.
Role Overview:
As an Accounting Analyst your will assist and work closely with our CFO providing him information, analytics, and financial services to achieve the company’s mission and execute its strategic plan.
This is a great “ground floor” professional opportunity for a highly organized individual who can interface confidently with company leaders; follow instructions precisely; manage time effectively; work discreetly and independently; and is passionate for the chance to build a scalable finance department that can service the future needs of the company. Ideal candidates will be extremely disciplined and self-motivated, have strong integrity, and a commitment to ethical professional conduct.
Responsibilities:
- Help with the monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial accounting close process
- Maintain general ledger, prepare and input monthly journal entries, review and explain variances from budget and forecast.
- Manage “Current” accounting items with a high degree of accuracy and commitment to confidentiality, including but not limited to
o Payroll
o Accounts Receivable
o Accounts Payable
o Travel and Expenses (T&E)
o Timesheets
o Corporate card setup, reconciliation and management
- Assist in maintaining Contracts and Lease Agreements, AR, Revenue, AP and expense analyses
- Liaise with other company stakeholders in Client Services, Product, and Vendor Management as necessary
- Ensure monthly revenue and WIP analyses are complete and in compliance with revenue recognition guidance
- Reconciliation of P&L and B/S accounts in compliance with GAAP standards and guidelines for HarrisX’s Chart of Accounts
- Assist with year-end audit process review and provide support during both internal, external audits and tax returns
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and documenting procedures for all accounting processes
- Maintain supporting documentation and work papers for financial reporting deliverables
- Assist with the budget and monthly executive financial statements and variance narrative as required
- Assist special projects, as requested
Requirements:
- College degree with a focus in Business or Accounting
- Master’s in accounting or finance preferred; CPA with Big 4 or equivalent experience strongly preferred
- 1-2 years professional experience with a financial services firm or in the accounting department of an organization
- Proven ability to keep highly sensitive company plans and data confidential
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of obligations coupled with the ability to work well on a team
- Previous experience with accounting in the market research or software industry preferred
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