Description

SparkCognition is an AI leader that offers business-critical solutions for customers in energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, finance, aerospace, defense, and security. A highly awarded company recognized for cutting-edge technology, SparkCognition develops AI-powered, cyber-physical software for the safety, security, reliability, and optimization of IT, OT, and the Industrial IoT. SparkCognition catalyzes sustainable growth for their clients throughout the world with proven artificial intelligence (AI) systems, award-winning machine learning technology, and a multinational team of AI thought-leaders. Clients are trusted with advancing lives, infrastructure, sustainability, and financial systems across the globe. They partner with SparkCognition to understand their industry’s most pressing challenges, analyze complex data, empower decision-making, and transform human and industrial productivity. With leading-edge artificial intelligence products—Darwin®️, DeepArmor®️, SparkPredict®️, and DeepNLPTM—SparkCognition’s clients can adapt to a rapidly changing digital landscape and accelerate their business strategies. 

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our rapidly expanding team of seasoned finance professionals. The Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and play an important role in helping shape the accounting team as the Company grows. This role presents an incredible learning opportunity and will include exposure to a variety of accounting processes and business process optimization in a global, fast-paced, and growing environment. Don’t miss the chance for a seat on the SparkCognition rocket ship!

If you were working for us today, you would be:

• Perform a variety of month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with financial statement preparation, external audits, and other special projects
• Perform variance analysis and review General Ledger to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate reporting
• Perform technical accounting research and assist with the preparation of accounting memos
• Drive process improvements and documentation as well as automation efforts to streamline accounting operations while improving the quality of financial reporting and enhancing internal controls
• Own various aspects of Cost Accounting
• Assist with accounting integration for acquired companies as needed
• Assist with AP, Treasury, and Revenue accounting activities as needed

You might be a fit for our team if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
• CPA or CPA candidate (preferred)
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience working at a public accounting firm or technology company (preferred)
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to quickly learn new financial systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Exceptional communication, and problem-solving skills
• Sense of urgency, hands-on approach, and “go-getter” attitude