Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k)

NOTE: You must have 5+ years of accounting experience with staff accountant responsibilities in industry and/or public accounting firm to be considered for this position.

Providence Medical Technology, Inc. is a privately-held medical device company focused on innovation solutions for cervical spine conditions. The company has pioneered a proprietary approach to posterior cervical fusion and has developed surgical instrumentation and implants that offer unique benefits to the $2 billion worldwide cervical spine market.

Our purpose is to improve clinical outcomes for high-risk patients and prevent surgical failures of the cervical spine.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid role located in Pleasanton, CA.

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant will support the accounting activities of the company and contribute to the overall advancement of the financial process of the organization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee month and year-end close procedures:
  • Ensuring accurate and timely bank reconciliations
  • Preparing journal entries, including accruals (bonus, commission, other liability, etc.), prepaids,
    fixed assets and depreciation & amortization,
  • Reconciling and maintaining accurate balance sheet accounts, researching, and analyzing account variances as needed

•  Oversee commission calculation, accruals, and payouts calculations
• Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet and income statement flux variance analyses for management reporting
• Prepare business tax and license, property tax
• Assist with financial and tax audit, tax provision, and internal control documentation
• Investigate reconciling items and discrepancies; contact the appropriate people to gather information to propose and implement solutions and develop procedures to prevent recurrence
• Identify and execute process improvements across Corporate Accounting tasks
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Perform and complete ad hoc accounting projects as needed
• Maintain Sarbanes Oxley documentation
• Perform ad-hoc analysis at the request of various levels of management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
• 5+ years of accounting experience with staff accountant responsibilities in industry and/or public accounting firm
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with automated accounting software
• Experience and knowledge of Excel functions
• Strong organizational skills and attention-to-detail
• Experience with commission calculation and accrual
• Strong Customer service skills, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others both inside and outside the organization
• Ability to work in high pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Proficient and accurate with word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), charting, flow charting and graphs. Competency with web-based applications including Dropbox, Google Apps. Familiarity with NetSuite ERP system a plus.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve and interpret problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion
• Ability to conduct research projects in specific areas of accounting and respond to inquiries
• Work on moderately complex to complex and diverse projects. Exercises good judgment in selecting methods for obtaining solutions.
• Embody the core values of the Company which include Team, Innovation, Quality, Passion, and Transparency.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Accountable – Takes the highest level of ownership; emphasizes reliability and personal obligation. Isn't afraid to own his or her mistakes and learn from them; accepts responsibility and works to do his or
  her part to the best of his or her abilities to achieve the desired outcome.

• Action Oriented - Actively seeks information rather than waiting for it. Knows what decisions he or she can make if immediate approval or check in is not readily available. Makes decisions quickly when called upon to do so and acts decisively to implement solutions and resolve crises. Works with Manager to understand, set and achieve critical yet challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes appropriate risks to accomplish goals. Seizes the opportunity!

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information and can relay the information in a manner others can understand; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures; Doesn't overthink things.

• Attention To Detail - Is thorough in accomplishing a task no matter how small. Checks work for
  accuracy before moving on and/or sharing with others. Ensures others can rely on the information/work
  provided. Follows set standards and requirements.

• Functional/Technical Skills - Demonstrates and successfully executes the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities needed to successfully fulfill the required tasks, duties, or responsibilities.

• Problem Solving - Ability to understand what the goal of the problem is; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Can see beyond the obvious and doesn't always stop at the first answer knowing that probing may result in even better outcomes.

• Strategic Thinking - Proficient; Utilizes knowledge of industry and market trends to develop long- term strategies based on the company's vision and mission; Ability to create business plans, modify and course correct based on changing conditions; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities to the achievement of the company goals and objectives.

• Time Management - Understands the value of time; Plans effectively and uses appropriate amount of time on projects and activities in order to increase efficiency and productivity. Organizes day and efforts on priorities, effectively shifting and making adjustments when necessary; gets more done in less time than others.