Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant at Poppi, your primary responsibilities include supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with audit schedules. Your role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, complying with accounting policies, and contributing to the smooth operation of our accounting team.

To be considered for the Staff Accountant position at Poppi, you need a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance, along with at least one year of relevant accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and preferably some experience with ERP systems like NetSuite are also important for successful candidates.

Poppi is all about teamwork and support. As part of our values, we emphasize honest feedback and a collaborative approach to solving problems, which creates a positive and engaging environment for our Staff Accountant. We believe that working together leads to greater success and a more enjoyable workspace.

The estimated base salary range for the Staff Accountant role at Poppi is between $60,000 - $70,000. However, actual compensation may vary based on market conditions, individual qualifications, and other factors assessed during the interview process.

Poppi offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) program, and more. We also provide a technology allowance and quarterly product benefits to enrich the work-life of our employees.

When answering this question, focus on the specific steps you take during month-end closing, such as preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and collaborating with team members to gather necessary information. Highlight any software tools you’ve used, like NetSuite, and how they've streamlined your process.

Discuss the checks and balances you implement to maintain accuracy, such as double-checking entries, regular reconciliations, and using error-checking features in spreadsheets. Mention how you maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards to inform your practices.

Explain your systematic approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies, including conducting thorough analyses of documentation, communicating with relevant team members, and utilizing data management tools to trace and correct errors.

Provide a specific example that highlights your problem-solving skills and initiative. Outline the challenges you faced, the steps you took to address them, and the positive outcomes of your improvements—whether it was time savings, increased accuracy, or better collaboration.

Answer by detailing your organizational skills. Describe how you assess task urgency and importance, perhaps using tools like to-do lists or project management software, and how you ensure to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Mention the accounting software you’re most familiar with, such as NetSuite or QuickBooks, and discuss how you’ve used these tools to manage financial data, generate reports, or perform audits. Highlight your adaptability to learn new systems if required.

Provide a brief overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their significance in ensuring consistency and transparency in financial reporting. Explain how compliance with these guidelines impacts integrity in accounting practices.

Express your experience with audits, whether internal or external, and discuss how you prepare for them. Highlight your familiarity with preparing audit schedules, ensuring documentation is complete, and communicating effectively with auditors.

Discuss your collaborative approach by sharing examples of times when you've partnered with cross-functional teams to address challenges or improve processes. Emphasize how teamwork enhances efficiency and problem-solving in accounting.

Talk about your routine for continuing education, such as attending webinars, participating in professional organizations, and following relevant news sources. Mention how this practice ensures your knowledge stays current and your practices are compliant.