Senior Accountant - Kolar Design, Inc.

Position Overview

Kolar, located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, is an award-winning team that specializes in bridging best-in-class interiors, brand experience, and spatial design—built on measurable insights that spark positive change. 

Kolar is currently hiring for an Accountant who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and integrity of our organization. Their responsibilities will encompass a range of crucial tasks, including invoicing clients, managing billing contract compliance, reconciling cash receipts, and tracking aging accounts receivable. Additionally, they will be tasked with overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable relationships, conducting operational triage, and ensuring certification compliance.

The ideal candidate is on a career trajectory toward a Controller position. This Accountant role is a very challenging, high-expectations position. It is perfect for the candidate who wants to leave an indelible mark on a company and help drive our success. We need an Accountant who can leverage their talent, skills and ability to help scale our accounting processes in concert with the growth of our business. We expect the Accountant to be as passionate about our business and industry as they are about the functional aspects of accounting.

In this role, you are expected to embody our core values

• Be Transformative. We are innovators driving meaningful change in the way people build relationships with space and with one another. We lead with an open mind.
• Make Quality Personal. We are humans who create beautiful experiences for other humans. We engage with empathy.
• Be Curious and Dig Deeper. We are opportunity finders, bringing diverse perspectives to the table to learn together. We stay curious.
• Succeed as a Team. We are collectively inspired and individually motivated to bring results to life. We deliver on our commitments.
• Make a Positive Impact. We are connectors of ideas, influencers of our industry and contributors to our community. We drive positive change.

Objective & Responsibilities of the Role:

• Invoicing: Accurately and promptly invoice clients for services ensuring compliance with billing contract data and reporting requirements to uphold contractual obligations.
• Accounts Receivable (A/R): Track and follow up on aging accounts receivable to minimize outstanding balances.
• Accounts Payable (A/P): Reconcile cash receipts and credit card transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Relationship Management: Manage relationships with accounts payable and accounts receivable to facilitate smooth financial transactions.
• Financial Transactions Processing: Process financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable entries, accurately and efficiently. Create journal entries and generate project reports to provide insights into financial performance.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage daily cash flow and prepare reports to monitor liquidity and financial health. Forecast cash flow and maintain financial statement packages to inform strategic decision-making.
• Financial Statement Package: Prepare comprehensive financial statement packages for the leadership team and Board of Advisors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Tax and Financial Vendor Support: Collaborate with tax advisors and financial vendors to provide necessary documentation and support during tax filings and audits, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Support: Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide support for tax and financial vendors during audits.
• Ad-Hoc Financial Analyses: Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses as required to support business initiatives and decision-making processes.
• Project Reporting: Generate and analyze project reports to track financial performance.
• Operational Triage: Conduct daily operational triage to promptly address and resolve financial issues as they arise.
• Certification Compliance: Ensure certification compliance within the organization to meet regulatory standards.
• Timesheet Auditing: Audit timesheets for accuracy to ensure proper allocation of resources and invoice processing.

Required Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and reports.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and identify trends or anomalies.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, clients, and vendors.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Proven problem-solving abilities to address financial issues and implement effective solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial software and tools to process transactions, reconcile accounts, and generate reports.
• Excel Skills: Advanced-level skills in Excel are required and will be discussed in the interview.
• Adaptability: Adaptability to navigate changes in financial regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Ethical Conduct: Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in handling financial transactions and sensitive information.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinking skills to contribute insights and recommendations for improving financial processes and driving business growth.

Education / Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree - Accounting (Required)
• Masters - Accounting (Preferred)
• Data/Technology/Computer Science Degree/Certification (Preferred)
• Coding, Database/SQL Certification (Preferred)
• CMA/CPA (Preferred)

Experience:

• 2 years of Professional Accounting Experience (Required)
• Proficient in SQL and/or database technologies for effective data management and querying. (Preferred)
• Public Accounting Experience (Preferred)
• Smaller company (<100 EE) experience (Preferred)

Position / Reporting:

This is a full-time position who will report to the Director of Finance and Information Systems. 

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (Benefits begin on the 1st day of employment)
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Eligible for 401(k) plan and match
• Computing hardware and software provided
• Free Parking
• Complimentary drinks and snacks