Accountant

As an Accountant at Message Broadcast in Denver, your main responsibilities will include assisting with month-end closing, processing billing, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and streamlining specialized revenue streams. You will also support audits, draft policies, manage special projects, and continuously seek improvements to enhance internal controls.

To apply for the Accountant position at Message Broadcast in Denver, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance along with 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a start-up environment. A strong understanding of finance principles, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with NetSuite accounting software are vital for success in this role.

The work environment for an Accountant at Message Broadcast in Denver is collaborative and flexible, with a hybrid setup that requires in-office presence three days a week. The culture fosters a supportive atmosphere where team members are encouraged to take on special projects and share their ideas for process improvements.

The required skills for the Accountant role at Message Broadcast include strong critical thinking abilities, attention to detail, excellent organization, and communication skills. The ability to navigate complex accounting challenges and work in a flexible, deadline-driven environment is also crucial. A passion for accounting and a proactive attitude toward learning are essential for this position.

As an Accountant at Message Broadcast, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including fully covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(K) plan with company match, a flexible PTO policy, and 9 paid holidays. This commitment ensures that you have the support you need to thrive both professionally and personally.

In answering this question, highlight your specific responsibilities in month-end close at previous positions, such as preparing journal entries or reconciling accounts. Provide examples of challenges-faced and how you overcame them to showcase your problem-solving abilities.

You should mention your experience with accounting software, especially NetSuite, and provide examples of tasks you've completed using it, like generating reports or managing payables. This lets the interviewer see your practical skills.

Discuss your strategies for prioritization, like using task lists or project management tools. Mention a specific instance when your organizational skills helped you meet a pressing deadline without sacrificing quality.

Describe your attention to detail and mention specific methods you've employed to verify data integrity, such as cross-referencing figures or utilizing software tools. This highlights your commitment to accuracy.

Share a concrete example where you noticed inefficiencies and the initiatives you took to improve the process, explaining the outcome. This demonstrates your proactive mindset and problem-solving skills.

Explain your approach to staying informed, such as attending webinars, participating in industry groups, or subscribing to accounting publications. This shows your dedication to professional growth and staying compliant.

Share your passion for numbers, solving problems, or helping organizations achieve financial accuracy. Connecting your personal motivation to the company's goals can resonate well with interviewers.

Provide a detailed account of a specific project, outlining the challenges faced and steps you took to overcome them. This helps illustrate your analytical thinking and teamwork abilities.

Discuss examples of past collaboration with other departments, outlining how communication and teamwork led to successful outcomes. Express your enthusiasm for working in a collaborative environment.

Detail your experience with performing variance analysis, including the methods you used to compare actual results to budgets or previous periods. Providing insights into how you communicated findings can be beneficial.