ReedPop is a global leader in events and exhibitions, and they are seeking a Staff Accountant to advance their accounting career. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and supporting period-end close activities among other financial responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post timely and accurate journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies
- Record and review credit card processing activity across various payment platforms, ensuring all transactions, fees, and settlements are captured and reconciled accurately
- Deposit cash / checks received in Norwalk office
- Monitor, maintain, and reconcile intercompany account with RELX parent ensuring balances align and discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and pulling documentation as requested
- Collaborate, as needed, with cross‑functional departments, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and FP&A teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information
- Coordinate with Finance Managers / Banks for onsite cash requirements at each show as well as program verifones needed to process onsite credit card transactions
- Travel to ReedPop shows as needed to handle onsite payment activity / reconciliations
- Participate in ad hoc analyses, reporting, and special projects as assigned
Skills
- Have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, with at least 1 year of experience in accounting function
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Company Overview
ReedPop is the largest producer of pop culture events in the world. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.reedpop.com.