Accounts Receivable Assistant Accountant

Overview

The Opportunity: The Qualified Accountant role is focused on balance sheet and income statement account reconciliation processes. Key responsibilities include preparing financial and accounting reconciliations, assisting in month end close processes, and generating analytical reports as needed. The position requires strong communication skills to collaborate with auditors and internal teams, and a proactive approach to process improvement within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

- Account Reconciliations

- Prepare balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.

- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

- Month-End Close Support

- Assist in the month-end close process by reconciling accounts and providing required documentation.

- Financial Analysis & Reporting

- Generate ad hoc analytical reports to support business decision-making and financial transparency.

- Communication & Collaboration

- Coordinate with auditors and internal teams to support audits and internal reviews.

- Clearly communicate findings, discrepancies, or recommendations.

- Process Improvement

- Identify and suggest enhancements to reconciliation and financial reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Job Qualifications

- Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA or ACA) with 2-3 years of experience in a accounts receivable or similar accounting role with complex revenue recognition (preferred ACS 606 experience)
- Experience with ERP systems (preferred Oracle Fusion).
- Microsoft Excel/Google sheets is required for this role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers.
- Background Check Required

Preferred Qualifications

- Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
- Experience in US Multinational accounting
- Experience in contract review and understanding as it relates to revenue recognition, specific to contract terms and tax implications. Experience with International customers preferred.

About Ookla

Ookla is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest, Downdetector, RootMetrics, and Ekahau. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.

Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits

Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ookla is the place for you.

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.

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